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Please include “Employment Law Associate Attorney Position” in the subject line of your email.
Law Firm Seeking Employment Law Associate Attorney in Santa Rosa, CA with 5 years of experience in employment law and litigation.
H1: Join Our Team as an Employment Law Associate Attorney in Santa Rosa, CA H2: Work for a Leading Full-Service Law Firm with a Strong Focus on Wine Industry and Alcohol Beverage Law
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney with a minimum of 5 years of combined experience in employment law and litigation to join our team at Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty (DP&F) in Santa Rosa, CA. Our firm has been providing full-service legal representation to clients throughout California, the United States, and abroad since 1964, with a strong focus on wine industry and alcohol beverage law.
Why Work for Us? - Competitive base pay based on experience - Flexible working environment for work-life success - Full health insurance plan, including dental and vision - Wellness program including gym membership - Flexible Spending Accounts - 401(k) plan including employer match - Employee and Family Assistance Program - Educational Assistance Plan including student debt relief - Parental/Family Leave - Generous paid time off plus 10 paid holidays
Responsibilities: - Provide advice and counseling services to employers in the North Bay and beyond - Counsel on hiring, firing, and discipline issues - Create handbooks, contracts, and general employment policies - Assist with and conduct investigations - Stay up to date on relevant employment laws - Conduct trainings - Represent clients in litigation and administrative hearings
Qualifications and Required Skills: - JD from a top-tier ABA approved school, preferably already licensed in California - Five or more years of employment law / litigation experience, preferably at a mid-size or large law firm, primarily practicing in California - Ability to handle high-volume workload and effectively prioritize matters - Ability to work in a collaborative work environment - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Versatility, flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic - Demonstrated problem-solving ability - Strong organizational skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Physical Requirements: - Sitting for extended periods of time - Reading, writing, typing, speaking (in person and on the phone) - Working at a desk - Talking on the phone - Working on a computer - Ability to lift 10 lbs
DP&F is committed to fostering a more inclusive firm culture, increasing diversity among our firm leadership, attorneys, and staff, and supporting marginalized, underrepresented, and underserved communities. We recognize the systems of inequality and privilege in the legal industry and our community, and our responsibility to challenge and change them.
To Apply: Please email a copy of your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the position and why you want to work at DP&F to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Please include “Employment Law Associate Attorney Position” in the subject line of your email.
Salary Information: - Base salary between $130K and $150K annually, may vary depending on relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law - Monthly billable hour bonuses, can increase salary from $24K to $60K annually, dependent on meeting billable hour requirements
Experience Information: - Minimum 5 years of combined experience in employment law and litigation - Preferably at a mid-size or large law firm, primarily practicing in California
Law Firm Information: - Full-service law firm with 27 attorneys in two offices in Napa and Santa Rosa, CA - Founded in 1964 - Strong focus on wine industry and alcohol beverage law - Close-knit, family-oriented culture and collegial work environment
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