Labor and Employment Attorney

Attorney - Employment Law Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Salary: $140,000–$145,000
Schedule: Hybrid (In-Office Monday–Wednesday)
Workweek: 39 hours (Fridays end at 4:00 PM)

Must be willing to relocate to Sacramento, CA - Relocation stipend will be provided

This is a rare opportunity for an employment law professional who wants impact, balance, and stability—without sacrificing challenging, high-level work.

Exceptional Benefits Include:

100% employer-paid medical coverage for the employee

Automatic 8% 401(k) contribution — no employee match required

Hybrid schedule with predictable in-office days

Shorter workweek with early Friday close

All major holidays observed

Engaging work that blends legal expertise, writing, training, and public-facing thought leadership

The Employment Law SME serves as a subject matter expert on California, federal, and local labor and employment laws
, supporting compliance-focused products, publications, training programs, and advisory services. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys translating complex legal requirements into practical, accessible guidance for both legal and non-legal audiences.

Serve as a subject matter expert on California, federal, and applicable local labor and employment laws

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative and regulatory developments

Research, draft, and update employment law content and guidance materials

Analyze and communicate legal requirements clearly without providing legal advice

Write, edit, and review publications related to employment and labor law compliance

Produce and present webinars, seminars, trainings (including harassment prevention), podcasts, and online events (virtual and in-person)

Serve regularly on a Labor Law Helpline, responding to employment law inquiries

Collaborate with internal teams on editorial and training initiatives

Travel occasionally, primarily within California

Juris Doctor (J.D.) required

3–5+ years of employment law experience

Experience advising or training lawyers and non-lawyers on compliance with California and federal employment laws

Strong research, analytical, and legal writing skills

Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and legal publications and communicate them clearly

Comfortable presenting to live and virtual audiences

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Combination of desk-based work, presentations, and occasional travel

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for standard office tasks

Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

Moderate noise level typical of a professional office environment

Reasonable accommodations available

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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