Employment Litigation Associate

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We are looking for a mid-level litigation attorney to join our team of experienced labor and employment law practitioners! 

If you are interested in pursuing compelling and challenging employment litigation work in collaboration with senior attorneys, contact us to learn about this role and the excellent opportunities for growth and career advancement. Cook Brown, LLP is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of litigation experience.

As Sacramento’s longest standing local boutique labor and employment law firm, Cook Brown, LLP has a record of success in some of the most complex and exciting areas of labor and employment law.

The selected candidate will work in a family-oriented culture where accomplished practitioners collaborate with and are mentored by some of California’s top labor and employment attorneys. We support and develop talent at every level in an environment of trust, encouragement and transparency.  Our firm is committed to promoting a positive work-life balance for our attorneys and emphasizes low minimum billable requirements. We highly value our associates and offer a generous compensation and benefits package along with opportunities for client development and partnership potential.

Employment litigation and class/representative action experience is preferred yet, not required. The ideal Associate candidate will handle discovery, prepare motions, conduct depositions and interviews and otherwise support partners in pretrial work. They will also provide research, counseling and advice to employer clients on hiring, firing and compensation issues.

This position is based in our Sacramento location with some remote flexibility.  Cook Brown, LLP is women owned.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of litigation experience required, employment litigation, class/representative action experience is a plus.
• Organized, flexible, and has effective time management skills
• Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences at all levels
• Requires initiative, a strong willingness to learn, and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Current Member of California State Bar

Salary and Benefits

• Annual salary range for this position will be $110,000 - $140,000 DOE with annual performance bonus potential. Final base compensation will be determined by several conditions, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal pay equity and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Full medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance  
• Contribution toward dependent/spousal premium costs for health, dental and vision insurance
• PTO and PSL
• 401K profit sharing and employer matching
• California State Bar dues, professional dues in Labor & Employment or local Bar Associations and MCLE programs are reimbursed by firm
• Student loan  reimbursement for qualified employees
• Professional networking opportunities
• Commitment to employee growth, skills development and mentorship toward partnership track

To apply: If you are up to this challenge, we invite you to apply for this position. Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter and complete resume as soon as possible to vlipscomb@cookbrown.com

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Company info

Cook Brown LLP