Associate Attorney

*Pay:* From $145,000.00++ per year, depending on experience and expertise, for an associate attorney

*Position Overview*

O’Dell Law Group, APC is a rapidly growing law firm, seeking a hard-working labor & employment associate to join our team. Our office is located in San Juan Capistrano, but we offer remote/hybrid work flexibility. We are looking for candidates who have experience handling employment-related matters on behalf of companies.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of employment and labor law matters, ranging from high-stakes class action and PAGA defense for violations of the labor code to individual claims under the FEHA, the labor code, and other employment statutes (California and Federal), as well as at common law, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment. You will be responsible for navigating the complexities of both state and federal labor laws, providing aggressive litigation defense while simultaneously offering strategic "advice and counsel" to help clients mitigate risk before litigation arises.

*Detailed Responsibilities*

* Lead investigations
* Timely respond to clients and team
* Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting/propounding and responding
* Analyze claims and allegations and develop strategy for responding/defending
* Handle all pleading and motion practice, including removal to federal court, motion to compel arbitration, motion for summary judgment, and any other motion as may arise
* Attend court hearings
* Take and defend depositions
* Provide effective and smart advice and counsel to clients
* In other words, you will be responsible for all case management, from inception of matter through settlement, trial, arbitration, and appeal

*Required Skills & Qualifications*

* Experience: 1+ years of dedicated experience in California Labor & Employment law.
* California Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
* Must be able to issue spot, analyze, and advocate
* Must possess strong writing skills
* Must be professional and enjoy working in a team atmosphere

Why Join Us?

* We mentor and will provide training and support as needed and warranted
* The opportunity to join a growing firm with the advancement opportunity
* Work-Life Balance: Billable Hour Requirement 1900 annual target with a focus on efficiency over "face time."
* Firm Culture: We offer a sophisticated practice with a boutique feel. We value A TEAM APPROACH WHILE ALLOWING professional autonomy, in a collaborative environment.
* Competitive base salary starting at $145,000 - $175,000 negotiable depending on skill and expertise, plus the potential for performance-based bonus, 401(k), and comprehensive health benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

*Equal Employment Opportunity: O’Dell* Law Group, APC is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. The Firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Firm only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Pay: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Experience:
* labor and employment law: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675