Associate Attorney (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval)

D.Law • Glendale, CA

19d • $110,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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)
• Microsoft Word/ Excel/Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat/Apple Operating System
• Clio/Other software’s

Nice To Haves

• Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees