Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITYAssociate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA / Single-Plaintiff)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.
Skills Required
- Active California State Bar license with no disciplinary history
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- At least 1 year of in-court litigation and deposition-handling experience
- Working knowledge of law and motion briefing and argument
- Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law
- Superior oral advocacy skills and confidence
- 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, and multi-tasking ability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Apple OS, Clio and other litigation software
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- 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.
