SAC Associate

CDF Labor Law•Sacramento, CA

40d•$170,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

CDF Labor Law LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their California labor and employment law practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys, take an active role in sophisticated matters, and build trusted relationships with employer clients. The ideal candidate will enjoy both litigation and practical counseling and be ready to grow through meaningful responsibility. CDF Labor Law LLP has been a leading California employment, labor, and business immigration firm for 30 years, representing a wide range of employers from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in litigation, compliance, and risk avoidance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
One to five years of labor and employment law experience, preferably involving California employment litigation
Strong knowledge of California labor and employment law
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, verbal communication, and advocacy skills
Sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
A collaborative approach and a strong commitment to client service
Commitment to maintaining all licensing and continuing legal education requirements necessary to practice in California

Nice To Haves

Experience with class action and wage-and-hour litigation
Experience appearing before administrative agencies
Bilingual language skills

Responsibilities

Own matters from start to finish, managing employment litigation from inception through resolution with team support.
Build winning case strategies by conducting investigations, assessing claims, analyzing the law, and developing practical recommendations.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
Advocate for clients by taking and defending depositions and appearing at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
Represent employers before the DLSE, NLRB, and other state and federal agencies.
Counsel employers on employment-law compliance and day-to-day workplace issues.
Assist with union negotiations, collective bargaining, and related matters.
Participate in client development, business development, and recruiting initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and incentives
Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending benefits
Firm-paid EAP, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Work-anniversary and birthday rewards
Business-casual dress
Annual holiday event
Other firm perks