Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

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

Robert Half's long-term client, a highly respected labor and employment law firm 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. 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 a 4% automatic increase 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:

• 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.
• An collaborative, team-oriented mindset (this is an interactive, communicative environment, not a siloed back-office role).

Nice-to-Haves:

• A background in labor & employment, wage-and-hour, 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!