Associate Attorney (Litigation - Wage & Hour Class / PAGA Actions)

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Associate Attorney (Litigation – Wage & Hour Class / PAGA Actions) A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Associate Litigation Attorney in its Los Angeles (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 wage and hour class/PAGA actions. Title : Associate Litigation Attorney (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote) Location : Los Angeles, CA (Pasadena) Hours : Full-Time Salary : $120,000-$180,000+ (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. Salary Description $120,000-$180,000+ #J-18808-Ljbffr D.Law