Associate Attorney (Litigation – Wage & Hour Class / PAGA Actions)
Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITYAssociate Attorney (Litigation – Wage & Hour Class / PAGA Actions)
*We are not currently hiring for this role, but are accepting applications to join our waitlist.*
A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Associate Litigation Attorney in its Los Angeles (Glendale) office. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers, aggressive and fair litigators in adversarial litigations.

Area of Practice: Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions.


Title: Associate Litigation Attorney (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote)


Location: Los Angeles, CA (Glendale)


Hours: Full-Time


Salary: $110,000-$150,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)


License Requirements: Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history.


Experience: At least 1 year of in-court litigation and deposition-handling experience preferred, coupled with a working knowledge of law and motion briefing and argument. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Handle wage and hour class/PAGA actions from inception through conclusion
  • Conduct legal research and analysis
  • Draft legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and briefs
  • Attend court hearings and trials
  • Assist in client meetings and consultations
  • Manage caseloads and ensure deadlines are met
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards


Benefits: Full premium covered for full-time employees including health, dental and vision (50% of premium covered for eligible dependents), 3 weeks paid vacation, generous holiday schedule – extended Christmas closure, and 401K, among other perks.


General Skills Required: Superior oral advocacy skills, experience, and confidence; great analytical and critical thinking skills; attention to detail; honesty; dependability; ability to follow instructions and/or work independently; very computer savvy.


Computer Skills Preferred: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, Clio, other software.


Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.