Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITYASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (CLASS/PAGA SETTLEMENT APPROVAL)A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time 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 (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval)
Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid or remote)
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 Class/PAGA action settlement approval 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.
Skills Required
- Active California State Bar license with no disciplinary history
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Superior oral advocacy skills, confidence, and courtroom experience
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail
- Dependability, honesty, ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Very computer savvy
- At least 1 year experience handling Class/PAGA settlement approval briefing and argument
- Experience in plaintiff or defense employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, macOS, Clio or similar practice management software
- Spanish language skills
What We Do
D.Law is an employment law firm dedicated to defending the rights of workers under California employment law. The firm represents workers across all industries, from large corporations to small companies, specializing in the full range of employee law, including wrongful termination, pay and overtime issues, discrimination and harassment, workplace retaliation, and leaves of absence to ensure workers receive the justice and fairness they deserve.
