Employment Law Associate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work as an attorney on California employment matters, combining hands-on litigation with practical guidance on workplace and personnel decisions. The role suits an experienced lawyer who can manage substantial matters with limited supervision while working closely with a team.

What you'll do

- Advise clients on workplace and personnel questions.

- Litigate employment disputes in court and in arbitration.

- Represent clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.

- Take ownership of significant matters while coordinating with colleagues.

- Handle class, collective and individual lawsuits.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- 5 to 9 years of experience as an employment lawyer.

- Courtroom experience in employment disputes at both state and federal levels.

- Experience advising clients on personnel matters.

- Juris Doctor degree.

- Current, good-standing admission to practice law.

- Working knowledge of California employment law, including wage and hour, discrimination and PAGA claims.

- Strong legal writing and analytical skills.

- Ability to work independently and take on significant responsibility.

- Comfort in a smaller firm setting.

Bonus points

- Experience in administrative proceedings before state or federal employment agencies.

- Strong law school academic record.

- Bilingual ability in any language.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: $235K - $305K per year

Location and work model

- Sacramento, CA, United States

- Hybrid, 3 days in-office

- Full-time