Associate Attorney (Litigation - FEHA / Single-Plaintiff) We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorney in our Pasadena 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 single-plaintiff / FEHA employment lawsuits.
Title: Associate Attorney (Litigation - FEHA / Single-Plaintiff)
Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote)
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: $120,000 - $180,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)
License Requirements: Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history.
Qualifications:- 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
- Active California State Bar license, with no disciplinary history
- Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law is a plus
- Superior oral advocacy skills and confidence
- Great analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail, honesty, dependability, computer savvy, and multi-tasking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email / Calendar, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, and other Litigation Software
Responsibilities:- Handle FEHA / single-plaintiff employment 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.
Salary Description
$120,000 - $180,000+
