Associate Attorney
About The Position
Associate Attorney (0-2 years) Our growing labor and employment defense firm is seeking a well-qualified associate attorney who can handle a busy caseload, work independently, and zealously represent clients both in and out of court. To be considered, you must have a California bar license or be waiting for results from the February 2026 or be currently signed up for the July 2026 bar exam. Your excellent communication and writing skills will come in handy as you thoughtfully position the clients toward favorable outcomes. You will be working on labor & employment defense matters, including class action and PAGA cases. If you are seeking a long-term place to call home, this job is for you. Benefits Include: PPO Healthcare, vision, dental, life insurance, and AFLAC disability plans Competitive compensation with annual reviews Opportunities for career growth and partnership Structured bonus opportunities 401(k) with automatic contributions and the potential for profit-sharing Generous PTO Paid Holidays Reasonable billable hour requirements No non-billable requirements Paid continuing education requirements and state bar fees Collaborative and supportive team environment Support staff provided This is an in-office position, so you must live within commuting distance of our Rocklin office. Dog-friendly offices.
Requirements
- Have a California bar license, or are awaiting results from the February 2026 bar exam, or signed up for the July 2026 bar exam.
- Must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the office.
- Proof of completion of law school from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Must provide school transcript.
- Must have excellent research and writing skills.
- Writing samples will be requested and checked for the use of AI.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Have responsibility for own caseload.
- Keep clients up to date on case progress and strategy.
- Interview clients and witnesses.
- Conduct investigations.
Benefits
- PPO Healthcare, vision, dental, life insurance, and AFLAC disability plans
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews
- Opportunities for career growth and partnership
- Structured bonus opportunities
- 401(k) with automatic contributions and the potential for profit-sharing
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Reasonable billable hour requirements
- No non-billable requirements
- Paid continuing education requirements and state bar fees
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Support staff provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
