Associate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA / Single-Plaintiff)

Description

• CAREER OPPORTUNITY Associate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA / Single-Plaintiff)
• We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorney in our 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 single-plaintiff / FEHA employment lawsuits.

Title : Associate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA / Single-Plaintiff)

Location : Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote)

Hours : Full-Time

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

License Requirements : Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history.

Qualifications:

• •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
• •Active California State Bar license, with no disciplinary history
• •Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law is a plus
• •Superior oral advocacy skills and confidence
• •Great analytical and critical thinking skills
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• •Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• •Attention to detail, honesty, dependability, computer savvy, and multi-tasking
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email / Calendar, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, and other Litigation Software

Responsibilities:

• •Handle FEHA / single-plaintiff employment 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.