3 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally in single-plaintiff matters, discrimination, wrongful discharge, and wage-hour issues.
Ability to handle routine and increasingly complex cases with minimal guidance.
Intellectual curiosity and a practical approach to problem-solving.
Strong academic credentials with excellent analytical and communication skills.
Licensed to practice law in California.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior attorneys on challenging labor and employment cases.
Manage routine legal matters and progressively more complex cases.
Conduct research and analyze legal issues related to employment law.
Draft legal documents and pleadings in labor and employment litigation.
Engage with clients to provide legal guidance and representation.
Benefits
Comprehensive training through mentoring programs and Seyfarth University.
Access to continuing legal education (CLE) initiatives and industry credentialing.
Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) options.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 3 to 7 years of experience for our Sacramento office. You'll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
The Day-To-Day
As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
You Have
3 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Location Specific Language
This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814
3 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
