Employment Associate Attorney

*About Us:* Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP ("SMT") is a premier full-service law firm located in the heart of Sonoma County's wine country, just north of San Francisco. Our firm has an unwavering commitment to creating value and delivering exceptional results for our clients. We understand that we are only as strong as our team and we aim to be our best by, first and foremost, helping our team members meet their professional goals. We seek the best candidates who put the team first (as evidenced by their commitment to our values of diligence, trust, transparency, honesty, candor, and the pursuit of excellence without sacrificing a strong work-life balance for our attorneys or staff). We pride ourselves on providing a collaborative and dynamic work environment where talented legal professionals can thrive. *About the Candidate:* * Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California * 2–10 years of recent experience in employment law * Demonstrated success in helping to build and manage client relationships and deliverables * Skillful analysis and synthesis of diverse subject matter * Superior drafting, writing, research, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills * Strong work ethic that thrives in both independent and collaborative, fast-paced environments *Experience with:* * Providing legal advice and counsel to clients on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, termination, disciplinary action, workplace accommodations, wage and hour compliance, discrimination, harassment, and labor relations. * Providing strategic counseling to employers on employment policies and litigation avoidance. * Drafting employment-related policies and agreements compliant with current laws and reflecting organization strategy. * Conducting exposure analyses and audits related to wage and hour compliance. * Conducting workplace investigations and providing strategic guidance on employment claims and sensitive personnel issues. * Analyzing and interpreting federal, state, and local employment laws, and translating them into practical, proactive legal advice. * Defending against employee administrative claims and litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, reasonable accommodation. * Experience in wage/hour class actions and PAGA actions is a plus. * Experience in labor law/labor unions is a plus. Salary range $135,000 - $182,000 per year Supplemental pay types: * Structured bonus pay based on achievable benchmarks Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance License/Certification: * California Bar License (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Santa Rosa, CA 95404: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) *Work Location:* Santa Rosa, CA; hybrid remote arrangement available but ability to relocate is required if candidate lives out of the commutable area *To Apply: *Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to Michele Morris with the subject line: *Employment Associate Attorney Application*. xmcpwfu Pay: $135,000.00 - $182,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California? Ability to Commute: * Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Rosa, CA 95404