Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

OurFresno, CA officehas an opportunity for an experiencedEmployment Advice and Counseling Attorneyto join the firm’s dynamic and sophisticated practice representing premier local and national employers. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of labor & employment matters involving cutting-edge topics and premier, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that handles litigation ranging from single plaintiff employment litigation to PAGA claims and wage & hour class actions while also advising an ever growing list of clients on all matters of labor and employment matters.

O’Hagan Meyer is anEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates inE-Verify.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation and/or at least 3+ years of significant advice and counseling work in labor and employment law.
• Experience with handling of employee leaves, drafting handbooks, providing managerial trainings, meeting with clients, familiarity with Cal/OSHA regulations and requirements, drafting safety programs for employers, assessing company HR policies and procedures to determine legal compliance, working with clients to reduce risk associated with employee terminations and restructuring, and other similar advice and counseling tasks.
• Able to assist with discovery, motions, and other litigation work on an as needed basis and handle multiple pre-litigation matters as needed.
• Willingness to engage in marketing efforts to help create and grow a book of business.
• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Must be license to practice in CA

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters
• Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates
• Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Robust benefits package; health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program

Salary Range: $145,000 to $200,000