Associate Attorney

Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the Sacramento office of its large statewide law firm client servicing mostly public entities, school districts, and higher education clientele. This Associate would work alongside a highly regarded labor & employment (L& E) partners to do investigations at private and public sector workplaces and university campuses (incl. some Title IX work). The Associate is responsible for doing on-site witness interviews and investigations and then analyzing and preparing comprehensive investigative reports of findings. As a core part of this practice, the Associate helps case manage, counsel, and defend against various L& E grievances in administrative hearings.

The qualifications include 1-7+ years of practice experience (preferably in L& E, education, or public law), active and in good standing with the State Bar of California, strong academic record, superior writing and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ambitious and eager to develop one’s own practice ad book of business, and keen ability to act as a neutral, and reliable about prioritizing and meeting competing deadlines.

This is a unique direct-hire, partnership-track opportunity to build an education law practice under the mentorship of partners with years of experience and top recognition as leading local government and public school lawyers The annual base salary guidance for this opportunity is $120,000 – 170,000+, DOE, plus monthly productivity bonuses and an annual discretionary bonus totaling $15,000 to $40,000/yr. Good benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are part of the employment package. This is a very good firm at which to grow your career and practice! 

For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Division, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!

Qualifications:

• Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.
• At least one year of experience practicing law, preferably in labor and employment, education, or public law.
• Strong academic background with excellent analytical and writing abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive investigations and act as a neutral party.
• Proven track record of prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ambition to grow professionally and develop a personal book of business.
• Knowledge of legal areas such as administrative law, civil rights, and employment law.

Compensation

$120,000.00-$175,000.00 Yearly

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