Labor & Employment Associate – Sacramento, CA

Compensation: Up to $360,000 base salary, depending on experience

Location: On-site in Sacramento, with flexible hybrid options available

A nationally ranked employer-side litigation team is seeking a mid-level associate for its Sacramento office. This group offers a mix of class action defense, individual claims, labor relations, and workplace counseling—all within a strong California-focused practice.

Attorneys in this office handle complex federal and state employment matters with hands-on client exposure and access to a deep national platform. This role is ideal for associates who want impactful litigation experience in a collegial, trial-ready environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend employers in wage-and-hour, PAGA, and discrimination class actions
• Represent clients in single-plaintiff cases involving wrongful termination, harassment, and retaliation
• Handle matters before the DFEH, DLSE, NLRB, EEOC, and OSHA
• Counsel clients on compliance, risk prevention, and internal investigations
• Support accessibility defense under ADA Title III

Qualifications:

• 3–6 years of employment litigation experience
• Strong familiarity with California labor and employment law
• Prior class action or agency defense work preferred
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Admission to the California Bar