Employment Law Attorney - 2201668

Job Description

Job Description

ASSOCIATE LITIGATION ATTORNEY

A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Associate Litigation Attorney in its West Los Angeles (Westwood) office.

We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick-on-their-feet thinkers, and aggressive and 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.

Title :  Associate Litigation Attorney (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site / remote)

Location :  West Los Angeles, CA (Westwood)

Hours :  Full-Time

Salary :  $140,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

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

Experience :  At least 3-5 years of in-court litigation and deposition-handling experience coupled with a working knowledge of law and motion briefing and argument. 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.

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.