Associate Attorney (Law and Motion)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

CAREER OPPORTUNITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Law and Motion)

A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Law and Motion 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 (Law and Motion)

Location : Los Angeles, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid)

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 law and motion briefing and argument strongly preferred. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class / PAGA actions is a plus.

Duties and 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, 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 :

Language Skills : Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.

Requirements :