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

Job Description

Job Description

Description: CAREER OPPORTUNITY 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.