Associate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA / Single-Plaintiff)

Description

We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorney in our Pasadena office. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers, aggressive and fair litigators in adversarial litigations.

Area of practice: Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on single-plaintiff / FEHA employment lawsuits.

Title: Associate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA / Single-Plaintiff) 

Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote)

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

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

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of in-court litigation and deposition-handling experience preferred, coupled with a working knowledge of law and motion briefing and argument
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar license, with no disciplinary history
• Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law 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
• 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

Responsibilities:

• Handle FEHA / single-plaintiff employment actions 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

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.