Full Job Description
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (CLASS/PAGA SETTLEMENT APPROVAL)
A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Associate Attorney. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick-on-their-feet thinkers, and aggressive creative litigators for adversarial, fast-paced litigation.
Area of Practice: Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits.
Title: Associate Attorney (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval)
Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid or remote)
Hours: Full-Time. We do not require any minimum billable hours.
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 experience handling Class/PAGA action settlement approval briefing and argument strongly preferred. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities:• Draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, and pleadings, including but not limited to motions for preliminary and final approval of class/PAGA action settlements• Attend hearings and argue motions in court/arbitration• Conduct legal research and analysis • Assist in client meetings • 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's
Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.
Salary Description
$110,000-$150,000+
