Employment Associate Attorney – California

A well-established and growing law firm is seeking an Employment Associate Attorney to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build their career within a collaborative environment that offers strong mentorship, a positive culture, and long-term growth potential.

The firm handles a variety of practice areas, with this position focusing primarily on employment-related matters including wage and hour disputes and other employment litigation issues.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and assist with litigation strategy
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions
• Communicate directly with clients and work closely with partners and litigation teams
• Maintain billable hour requirements and case deadlines

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment law experience
• Defense experience preferred, but plaintiff-side candidates will also be considered
• Wage and hour experience strongly preferred
• Experience billing time required
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Active California Bar license in good standing

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Annual bonuses plus additional bonus opportunities throughout the year
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parking
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Strong mentorship and advancement opportunities

To learn more about this opportunity or other openings, please contact: Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241