Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer

• $145K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in civil litigation and 3+ years in labor and employment law advice and counseling.
  • Experience with employee leaves, handbook drafting, and managerial training.
  • Familiarity with Cal/OSHA regulations and safety program development.
  • Ability to assist with discovery and litigation tasks as needed.
  • Willingness to participate in marketing efforts to build business.
  • Juris doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

  • Represent premier local and national employers in diverse labor and employment matters.
  • Advise clients on compliance with HR policies and procedures.
  • Draft employee handbooks and safety programs.
  • Conduct managerial training sessions for client teams.
  • Assist with litigation processes, including discovery and pre-litigation matters.
  • Engage in business development activities to cultivate a client base.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment with low turnover.
  • Direct client interaction on complex legal issues.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities for associates.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare expenses.
Full Job Description
Our Fresno, CA office has an opportunity for an experienced Employment Advice and Counseling Attorney to join the firm's dynamic and sophisticated practice representing premier local and national employers. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of labor & employment matters involving cutting-edge topics and premier, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that handles litigation ranging from single plaintiff employment litigation to PAGA claims and wage & hour class actions while also advising an ever growing list of clients on all matters of labor and employment matters.

Requirements
    • 2+ years of experience in civil litigation and at least 3+ years of significant advice and counseling work in labor and employment law.
    • Experience with handling of employee leaves, drafting handbooks, providing managerial trainings, meeting with clients, familiarity with Cal/OSHA regulations and requirements, drafting safety programs for employers, assessing company HR policies and procedures to determine legal compliance, working with clients to reduce risk associated with employee terminations and restructuring, and other similar advice and counseling tasks.
    • Able to assist with discovery, motions, and other litigation work on an as needed basis and handle multiple pre-litigation matters as needed.
    • Willingness to engage in marketing efforts to help create and grow a book of business.
    • Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
    • Must be license to practice in CA

Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid schedule
  • Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
  • Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters
  • Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates
  • Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • Robust benefits package; health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program


Salary Range: $145,000 to $200,000

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