Full Job Description
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 (Law and Motion)
Location: Los Angeles, 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 law and motion briefing strongly preferred. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Draft motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• 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.