Associate Attorney (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval)
About The Position
CAREER OPPORTUNITYASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (CLASS/PAGA SETTLEMENT APPROVAL) A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Associate Attorney. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick-on-their-feet thinkers, and aggressive creative litigators for adversarial, fast-paced litigation. Area of Practice: Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits. Title: Associate Attorney (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval) Location: Glendale, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid or remote) Hours: Full-Time. We do not require any minimum billable hours. Salary: $110,000-$150,000+ (Commensurate with Experience) License Requirements: Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history. Experience: At least 1 year of experience handling Class/PAGA action settlement approval briefing and argument strongly preferred. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.
Requirements
- Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history.
- At least 1 year of experience handling Class/PAGA action settlement approval briefing and argument strongly preferred.
- 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
- Fluent in English (spoken & written)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.
- Microsoft Word/ Excel/Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat/Apple Operating System
- Clio/Other software’s
- Spanish is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, and pleadings, including but not limited to motions for preliminary and final approval of class/PAGA action settlements
- Attend hearings and argue motions in court/arbitration
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Assist in client meetings
- 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
- 401K, among other perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
