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Employment Law Associate Attorney

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In-Office
Sacramento, CA
235K-305K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Sacramento, CA
235K-305K Annually
Senior level
Employment Law Associate Attorney advises clients on workplace and personnel matters, litigates employment disputes in state and federal courts and arbitration, represents clients before administrative agencies, and manages class, collective, and individual lawsuits with substantial independence.
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About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work as an attorney on California employment matters, combining hands-on litigation with practical guidance on workplace and personnel decisions. The role suits an experienced lawyer who can manage substantial matters with limited supervision while working closely with a team.

What you'll do

- Advise clients on workplace and personnel questions.

- Litigate employment disputes in court and in arbitration.

- Represent clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.

- Take ownership of significant matters while coordinating with colleagues.

- Handle class, collective and individual lawsuits.


Requirements

What we're looking for

- 5 to 9 years of experience as an employment lawyer.

- Courtroom experience in employment disputes at both state and federal levels.

- Experience advising clients on personnel matters.

- Juris Doctor degree.

- Current, good-standing admission to practice law.

- Working knowledge of California employment law, including wage and hour, discrimination and PAGA claims.

- Strong legal writing and analytical skills.

- Ability to work independently and take on significant responsibility.

- Comfort in a smaller firm setting.

Bonus points

- Experience in administrative proceedings before state or federal employment agencies.

- Strong law school academic record.

- Bilingual ability in any language.


Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: $235K - $305K per year

Location and work model

- Sacramento, CA, United States

- Hybrid, 3 days in-office

- Full-time

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