A well-established and highly respected California law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its sophisticated Labor & Employment practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about employer-side employment litigation and interested in long-term career growth, mentorship, and a realistic path to partnership.
Position Highlights
- Approximately 2+ years of litigation experience required.
- Experience with California employment law is strongly preferred, including:
- PAGA
- Wage & Hour matters
- Discrimination claims
- Wrongful termination
- Harassment claims
- Class action litigation (significant plus)
- Candidates from either the employee-side or employer-side employment law background will be considered.
- Practice consists of roughly a 50/50 split between single-plaintiff matters and class action defense work.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced senior attorneys and partners on sophisticated employment litigation matters.
Culture & Work-Life Balance
This firm is known for prioritizing attorney well-being and maintaining a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Billable requirement of approximately 1,700 hours annually
- Flexibility to discuss and potentially customize billable expectations
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid maternity leave
- Generous PTO program that increases with tenure
Career Growth Opportunity
This role offers a particularly attractive long-term career path.
- Accelerated partnership track for high-performing attorneys
- Significant leadership opportunities as current partners approach retirement in the coming years
- Ability to help shape the future of the practice
- Exceptional opportunity to inherit and develop existing client relationships
- Meaningful collaboration and mentorship from firm leadership
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
- Self-motivated and accountable
- Hard-working and driven
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Eager to learn from experienced practitioners
- Passionate about employer-side labor and employment defense work
- Interested in building a long-term career with a stable and growing firm
Location & Schedule
- Preferred schedule: 3 days per week onsite in Sacramento
Additional Perks
- Access to firm-produced educational resources, including a podcast focused on staying current with California employment law developments.
Compensation
- Associate salary range: $130,000 – $180,000+ DOE
- Bonus opportunities tied to billable hour performance
- Firm is committed to being as competitive as possible and encourages candidates to share their compensation expectations during the interview process.
Interested?
For confidential consideration or additional information, please contact:
Chelsey Haibeck Email: chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com Phone: 605-501-4307
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.
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