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:

· Microsoft Word/ Excel/Outlook

· Adobe Acrobat/Apple Operating System

· Clio/Other software’s

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