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Duggan McHugh is a trusted employment law firm based in Sacramento, California. We help businesses navigate complex employment law issues and disputes by providing expert counsel, litigation defense, training, and workplace investigations. We’re proud to deliver a first-class experience for our clients and our employees. And we do this by building a culture that delivers on a simple promise: work with purpose. 

We’re looking for an Associate Attorney to join our team. Our ideal candidate is well-versed in employment law and/or litigation in the state of California. Respectfully, please do not apply unless you are licensed to practice law in the state of California.

What you’re good at 

You’re a self-starter, detail-oriented, organized, a skilled communicator, and consistently utilize strong judgment. You’re proactive and take initiative to move matters forward. You take a consultative approach, and demonstrate integrity and a strong work ethic. You understand the art of establishing and maintaining trustworthy relationships with clients and colleagues. You take pride in being a team player, adapting to business needs, and working diligently to get the job done.

Reporting to our partners, you will be responsible for working with employer clients directly to provide advice and counsel on day-to-day employment law issues, drafting pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, drafting discovery and review and analysis of responses, meaningfully participate in and contribute to overall strategy from case inception to completion, taking depositions, engaging in negotiations, legal research, and networking/marketing.

What you’ll bring to our team:

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar 
• 3-7 years of experience in employment law or litigation, both preferred
• 1,600 minimum billable hour requirement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Analytical, data-driven, and forward-thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Executive presence and strong leadership skills 
• Excellent legal writing skills
• Ability to travel for client obligations (i.e. appearances, depositions, mediations, etc.) as needed
• Willingness to provide mentorship
• COVID-19 vaccination required (absent accommodations/exceptions)

A rewarding culture and career

Come join a growing, collegial, fast-paced law firm that sets you up for success. You’ll have a voice at the table and a support system to help you reach your goals. We celebrate achievement and reward our team members for their great ideas, attitude, and teamwork. You’ll receive:

Competitive compensation starting at $130,000 - $175,000 based on experience 

• Flexible PTO Policy
• Merit bonus structure up to additional $16,000 annually
• Opportunity for partial remote work
• Excellent medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Firm-funded Specialty Account for personal travel/vacation related expenses
• Continuing education opportunities, membership in professional networks
• Positive work environment and merit-based culture 
• Payment of approved professional development classes & MCLE
• Supportive team who will provide professional coaching 

If your background is a good fit for the role, reply to admin@dugganmchugh.com with your resume, cover letter, and writing sample.