Job Description

Location: Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Employment Law

Plaintiff Employment Law Attorney Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced associate attorney specializing in labor and employment to join our growing team in Sacramento, CA. This role is ideal for a plaintiff-side employment attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take on complex cases involving wage and hour disputes, class actions, PAGA claims, and employment-related litigation. Generous commission structure on top of base pay, providing significant earning potential!

Key Responsibilities:

• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local employment laws and industry trends.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to develop and pursue wage and hour class actions and other employment-related cases.
• Draft pleadings, complaints, discovery, and motions for state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and present arguments in motions and hearings.
• Oversee mediation and court approval processes, including drafting and arguing preliminary and final approval motions.
• Handle employment disputes, including wrongful termination and discrimination claims.
• Participate in mediations, including second-chair opportunities for class action cases

 Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership.
• 3-5 years off employment law experience preferred
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with case management software and Microsoft Office.

 Benefits:

• Base pay and competitive commissions on cases
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Great work/life balance.
• Hybrid/Remote

How to Apply: Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to jaimi.harper@gogpac.com. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position. 

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.