Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer

• $150K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
  • Strong writing, research, and analytical skills are essential.
  • Outstanding academic credentials are required.
  • Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and manage responsibilities effectively.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a diverse range of litigation matters related to employment law and beyond.
  • Participate in single plaintiff FEHA matters and class action work.
  • Engage with complex wage & hour disputes and PAGA claims.
  • Collaborate closely within a diverse practice group on sophisticated legal matters.
  • Assume increasing responsibility that matches experience level.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment with low turnover.
  • Opportunities for direct client interaction and handling significant legal matters.
  • Access to formal mentorship and professional development programs.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2+ years of litigation experience to join our Sacramento, CA office. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide range of litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that focuses on employment law issues, including single plaintiff FEHA matters, wage & hour matters, PAGA claims and class action work, as well as commercial litigation and privacy litigation.

Requirements
  • Labor and employment litigation experience is preferred; however other civil litigation experience is also welcome. Wage & hour and PAGA experience is also a plus.
  • Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.
  • The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters (commensurate with level of experience), and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.
  • Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.

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: $150,000 - $200,000

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