2026 Labor & Employment Associate (3 to 7 years) - Sacramento
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to a competitive salary range, a strong emphasis on professional development, and a reputable employer in the legal sector.
- Competitive salary: $260,000–$360,000/year
- Robust training and career development programs
- Work on high-profile legal cases
- Requires strong legal knowledge of California laws
Pros
- Strong salary range ($260,000 to $360,000) for associates with 3-7 years of experience
- Comprehensive training and mentorship programs available
- Opportunity to work on significant legal cases in a respected firm
Cons
- High performance expectations may lead to stress
- Requires California law license
- Limited flexibility in working hours due to litigation demands
Who it's for
Mid-level • Full-time, office-based
Good fit
- Mid-level labor and employment lawyers
- Professionals aiming for career growth in a law firm
- Individuals eager for challenging legal work
Not recommended for
- New legal graduates without relevant experience
- Candidates preferring remote or flexible work hours
- Individuals uninterested in litigation practice
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate with 3 to 7 years of experience for our Sacramento office. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group. Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
The Day-To-Day
As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
You Have
- 3 to 7 years of labor and employment litigation experience, ideally working on single-plaintiff matters, discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, wage-hour matters, or class and collective actions.
- The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
- Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Must be licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California.
What We Provide
We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
More About Seyfarth
With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers
**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
The salary range for this role is $260,000 to $360,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Location Specific Language
This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814
