What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Year Associate Attorney position at Lawyers for Justice?
Growing law firm in the Los Angeles area, considered a powerhouse in the field of plaintiff's side wage-and-hour class action litigation, seeks a highly-qualified attorney to join its expanding team. The firm has a robust caseload, in federal and state courts, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries. Focusing on the prosecution of consumer and employment class and representative actions, involving wage-and-hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers in California.
Our firm has a large number of active cases in both state and federal courts throughout California.
This is the perfect opportunity to get experience and exposure working with a powerhouse in state and federal plaintiffs-side class action litigation, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries.
Due to the large number of active cases throughout the state, we are looking to add members to the team immediately as litigation associates.
Hiring Criteria
- Licensed to practice law in California or pending admission to the California bar.
- Preferred : Experience in civil litigation, including experience in one or more of the following : discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice, and taking / defending depositions
- Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.
- A positive attitude and interest in joining a highly successful firm and collegial group of 25 attorneys dedicated to helping those who have experienced injustice in the workplace across California.
- The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Benefits include partially paid top-tier health plan, 401(k), paid vacation, and potential bonus pay.
- Excellent opportunity for career growth, with professional development, including employer support for training, courses, and continuing education.
