Administrative Attorney

Looking for a non-litigation heavy role within a meaningful sector of labor & employment? Read on!

Robert Half's long-term client, a highly respected labor and employment law firm representing unions, dedicated to protecting the rights of working people and labor organizations, is adding an associate attorney to their team. Known for providing big-firm quality representation within a collaborative, small-firm environment, they boast an incredibly stable team where attorneys stay for decades.

Summary

This associate attorney should have 3+ years of experience in CA. This role focuses heavily on federal court litigation involving employee benefits and multi-employer trust funds (pension plans). The caseload is roughly 20 matters, focusing on discovery, data analysis, motion practice, and active negotiation.

Schedule & Location

• Type: Hybrid in Glendale.
• Structure: Daily onsite for the first 2 weeks of training. Thereafter, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote (flexible coordination with support staff; court or mediation days count toward onsite requirements).
• Hours: Standard business hours (approx. 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).

Key Responsibilities

• Propound and respond to civil discovery in federal court.
• Review spreadsheets and data sets tracking financial/payment contributions to input into internal systems.
• Draft substantive motions and legal memoranda.
• Maintain frequent, close communication with clients and trust fund administrators.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel (the vast majority of cases resolve post-discovery or via mediation; non-jury/bench trials are rare).

Compensation & Billable Hours

• Base Salary: Generally starting at $135,000 for a 3rd-year associate, with automatic increases for each subsequent year of experience.
• Billable Requirement: 1850 hours per year (with an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance).
• Bonuses: Discretionary year-end bonus + additional performance bonuses for exceeding monthly billable targets.

Stellar Benefits Package (Eligible after 3 months)

• Health Insurance: 100% firm-covered medical premiums for the employee and their family.
• Retirement: Funded 401(k) plus a profit-sharing plan with a 11% firm contribution , regardless of employee contribution match.
• Commuter Perks: Fully covered parking or public transportation reimbursement.
• Time Off: 11 paid holidays per year, plus a generous vacation and sick leave package.
• Firm Culture: Exceptionally family-friendly. The partnership actively accommodates personal obligations, school events, and family needs.

Must-Haves Requirements:

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience in CA + a CA bar license.
• Strong proficiency with discovery.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, auditing data, and conducting high-volume phone communication.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset (this is an interactive, communicative environment, not a siloed back-office role).

Nice-to-Have Requirements:

• A background in labor & employment, wage-and-hour, union, or ERISA litigation.
• Experience practicing in federal district courts.

Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Glendale Associate Attorney" as the subject line. This firm is ready to hire right away!

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.