Fisher & Phillips

Sacramento - Junior Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher & Phillips$160K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of legal experience, ideally in litigation
  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • Admission to the California Bar
  • Strong writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
  • Draft motions relevant to cases
  • Prepare agency position statements
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategies
  • Research legal precedents and stay updated on employment law developments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with carve out election and profit sharing
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional critical care and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Student loan refinancing program
  • Dependent life insurance and pet insurance
Full Job Description
The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips seeks a junior associate with 1-2 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting motions, and drafting agency position statements. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, we invite you to apply.

Admission to the California Bar and a JD from an ABA accredited law school are required.

Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

The yearly salary range for this position is $160,000 - $170,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

About Fisher & Phillips

Fisher & Phillips is a law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The firm was founded in 1943 and has grown to become one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States. Fisher & Phillips has over 400 attorneys in 33 offices across the country. The firm represents employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. Fisher & Phillips is known for its expertise in helping employers navigate complex labor and employment laws and regulations.
Learn more about Fisher & Phillips
Size
400 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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