Labor & Employment Associate Attorney in Elk Grove

Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a boutique Sacramento-based law firm to identify a motivated Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join their collaborative and well-respected employer-side defense team. This is a rare opportunity for a litigation attorney who’s passionate about employment law and looking to make a long-term impact with future partnership potential.

Position: Labor & Employment Associate

Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Experience: 2+ years litigation experience; employment law exposure strongly preferred
Salary Range: $110,000–$150,000 DOE
Billables: ~1,700 hours (flexible target available)
Schedule: Hybrid – monthly in-office face time ideal
Licensure: California Bar required

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Exceptional mentorship and collaboration with senior partners
• True work-life balance with flexible billable targets and hybrid arrangements
• Quick path to partnership with client transition opportunities
• Opportunity to handle both single-plaintiff and class action matters
• Supportive and close-knit team culture that values initiative and integrity

You’ll Work On:

• California employer-side litigation: wage & hour, PAGA, FEHA claims, class actions
• Advising on employment practices and compliance
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and client communications
• Collaborating with peers and mentors across the state (fully remote options available for strong candidates)

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of litigation experience (employment law exposure preferred)
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills
• Commitment to employer-side labor & employment defense
• Self-motivated and collaborative mindset
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar

Perks & Benefits:

• Full benefits package, including paid maternity leave
• Increasing PTO based on firm tenure
• Bonuses tied to individual billable targets
• Flexibility to set your own billing goals
• Hybrid work options across California
• Quick partnership track with real client origination opportunities
• Access to firm-hosted employment law podcast to stay current in your practice

Interested?

If you’re an employment litigator ready to help shape the future of a growing labor & employment firm, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly for confidential consideration.

📩 Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 401-6992

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.