Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation · 7 hours ago
Labor And Employment Attorney
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMastagni Holstedt, A.P.C. is actively seeking a qualified attorney to join its growing Labor and Employment and Criminal Defense practice in Sacramento. The role involves providing comprehensive representation to clients in employment and criminal defense matters, conducting legal research, and managing a caseload effectively.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive representation to clients/employees and/or unions in employment matters and/or criminal defense matters, including but not limited to: representation in administrative discipline cases, dismissals, grievance hearings, unfair labor practice charges, State Personnel Board appeals, arbitrations/mediations, and hearings and trials as needed. Opportunities represent clients in wage and hour disputes
Provide legal advice and analysis on legal rights and defenses to clients on a variety of labor and employment/criminal issues in a timely manner
Conduct legal research and factual investigation to prepare legal documents and develop strategies
Draft legal documents/pleadings, take and defend depositions or other investigatory interviews, draft and respond to discovery and demand letters, negotiate settlement agreements, arbitration and/or trial preparation, and advise related to collective bargaining negotiations and agreements
Independently manage caseload and stay abreast of deadlines
Attend MCLE in-house trainings and keep up-to-date with the latest legal developments affecting employment law
Establish and maintain relationships and credibility with association clients
May attend monthly board meetings or other client events. Participation in a rotational 24/7 on-call schedule related to critical incidents
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Licensed by and in good standing with the California bar
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and a commitment to quality client service
Working knowledge of California and federal statutes
Two (2) years' experience practicing as an attorney
Ability to review labor agreements and conduct legal research
Interest and aptitude to represent clients in contested forums
Ability to travel as case assignment warrants
Preferred
Experience in criminal law, employment, wage and hour, and/or public agency law highly preferred
Litigation experience, preferably plaintiff side on employment cases and defendant on criminal matters highly preferred
Administrative hearing experience is a plus
Local labor and employment laws and regulations knowledge is a high plus
Previous litigation experience, preferably related to plaintiff-side employment law, is a high plus
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company
Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation
For more than four decades, the California law firm of Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation, has served clients throughout California in a wide range of civil law matters.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase