We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time first year Associate Attorney (or Post-Bar Law Clerk) in our Glendale office. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers, aggressive and fair litigators in adversarial litigations.
The area of practice is primarily labor and employment matters, exclusively on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single plaintiff employment lawsuits.
Responsibilities
- Handle wage and hour class/PAGA actions and/or single plaintiff employment lawsuits 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
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Active California State Bar license, with no disciplinary history. Will consider applicants with Juris Doctor degree who are either taking the bar exam or are waiting on bar exam results
- No prior experience is required. Litigation experience is a plus. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and class/PAGA actions 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
- Some general skills are: 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
- Fluency in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus
Why join D.Law?
We are a highly regarded and growing employment law firm deeply dedicated to both our people and our profession. Based in beautiful Southern California, we provide health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits to full-time employees as of the first month of employment as well as other benefits such as paid time off and paid holidays after a 90-day probational period and 401K after one year of employment.
We do not require any minimum billable hours.
Our firm is committed to providing our clients with top-notch legal services and we are looking for an Associate Attorney who shares this commitment and is eager to grow their career with us.
Ready to apply?
If you are interested in this position, please fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.