Job description
Compensation: $130,000–$195,000 DOE
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected and growing employment law practice where attorneys are valued as professionals—not billing machines
- Work closely with employer clients and experienced partners on substantive, high-impact employment matters
- Clear path for mentorship, advancement, and long-term growth regardless of current seniority
- Competitive compensation, flexible work options, and a culture that genuinely supports balance and purpose
Location: Sacramento, CA
Hybrid preferred (1–2 remote days per week depending on experience). Fully remote may be considered for a highly experienced candidate.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established California employment law firm known for providing practical, business-focused counsel to employers while maintaining a collaborative and supportive internal culture. The firm prioritizes integrity, teamwork, and professional development, and is intentional about building long-term careers for its attorneys.
Role Overview
The Litigation Associate Attorney will support and manage employment law matters from counseling through litigation, working directly with clients and partners on strategy, advocacy, and resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise and counsel employer clients on day-to-day employment law issues
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and written advocacy
- Argue motions and contribute meaningfully to litigation strategy from inception through resolution
- Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
- Conduct legal research and deliver clear, business-minded guidance
- Collaborate closely with partners and support junior attorneys as appropriate
- Participate in networking and business development efforts as interest and experience allow
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- 2+ years of experience in employment law litigation and/or related employment matters
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills
- Sound professional judgment with confidence in client-facing situations
- Employment law defense experience preferred, but not required
- Willingness to travel occasionally for hearings, depositions, or mediations
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive base salary with meaningful bonus potential
- Hybrid flexibility and flexible PTO
- Supportive partners who invest in mentorship and attorney development
- Collegial, respectful culture where your voice is heard
- True work-life balance without sacrificing sophisticated legal work
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, vision insurance · Paid time off · Retirement plan
