Labor and Employment Attorney

A highly regarded defense-law practice with a sophisticated labor & employment defense group (including a balanced mix of single-plaintiff and class-action work) is seeking a motivated associate to join their team. The firm is well regarded among the region’s 2019-2022 top Sacramento-area litigation firms and offers a strong platform for growth. This is a stellar opportunity for a driven attorney to help build their future at a firm that values work-life balance, growth, and real partnership potential.

Position Highlights

Minimum 2+ years of litigation experience , ideally in California employment law : PAGA, wage & hour, discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, class actions.

Candidates from either employee-side or employer-side defense will be considered.

Firm handles an approx. 50 / 50 split between single-plaintiff and class-action defense matters.

Billable requirement is approx. 1,700 hours annually ; firm has previously allowed attorneys to set their own target if desired.

Hybrid schedule

Full benefits package, including paid maternity leave and increasing PTO with tenure.

Exceptional opportunity : collaboration with senior attorneys and Partners, accelerated path toward partnership as some senior Partners plan to retire in coming years — high potential to inherit existing client relationships and make your mark.

Ideal candidate : self-motivated, hard-working, eager to collaborate, and passionate about employer-defense work.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Litigation experience involving California employment law issues : wage & hour (including PAGA), discrimination / retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, class representative work.

Ability to transition between complex class-action work and individual plaintiff / defendant matters.

Superior drafting, writing, research and analytical skills.

Strong verbal communication and client-interaction skills; ability to work in both in-person and virtual client meetings.

Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment, maintain organized files (electronic / paper) and produce timely reports.

Comfortable being onsite in Sacramento ~3 days / week (or more remote for exceptional candidates).

Admission to the California Bar or able to obtain quickly.

Full benefits including :

Medical (PPO / HMO), dental, vision, life, STD / LTD.

Paid parental / maternity leave.

Increasing PTO with tenure.

401(k) plan with employer match.

Hybrid work structure.

Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with real opportunity for advancement.

Confidential Application Process

If you are interested and meet the criteria above, please submit your résumé, cover letter, and salary target to Chelsey Haibeck at chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com or call 605-501-4307 for a confidential discussion. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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