Associate Attorney

Company: McKague Rosasco LLP
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Tired of the grind?--Feeling disconnected? Want to join a fun, relaxed team environment? No black suits here!--If you are looking to join a supportive team, this is the place for you!--Want to stay hidden away as the lone wolf pushing paper around and hoping no one will notice?--Then this is not the job for you.--At our firm, culture is everything to us.--We enjoy working together and are looking for the newest member of our awesome team.

Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now and we're looking for a talented and enthusiastic associate to join our team. Experience in labor and employment law is strongly preferred, but candidates with significant litigation experience or a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law will be considered. Candidates must have at least two years of employment law and/or civil litigation experience.----

Benefits:

--- PPO Health Insurance
--- Dental PPO
--- Vision Insurance
--- Life Insurance
--- AD&D Insurance
--- 401k
--- PTO
--- Paid Sick Leave
--- Paid Holidays
--- Objective Bonus Program
--- Opportunities to work from home a few days a month after the introductory period and while in good standing
--- Supportive mentoring environment

Responsibilities:
--- Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
--- Collaborate with clients and associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
--- Drafting employment documents
--- Drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery
--- Researching state, federal, and administrative law
--- Appearing for hearings and conferences before state and federal courts and administrative agencies (DFEH, EEOC, ALRB, DLSE, Cal/OSHA)
--- Drafting and arguing motions including motions for summary judgment
--- Taking and defending depositions
--- Managing own caseload and calendar

Qualifications:

Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam
--- Ability to work with the team to best serve client needs and grow a client base
--- Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills are needed in order to work with all levels of staff and clients
--- Have strong writing and analytical skills
--- Be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
--- Enjoy working as part of a team
--- At least two years of civil litigation and/or employment law experience
--- Must be ready for a long term position (no job hoppers here)
--- Class action and PAGA experience are a plus!

About Company:
McKague Rosasco LLP, a boutique defense law firm in Roseville, California. We practice labor & employment law on behalf of employers with a particular emphasis on the agricultural industry. We handle class actions, PAGA cases, wage and hour matters, administrative cases, and cases involving discrimination, retaliation, and harassment.

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