First Year Associate Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearJob description:Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm at the very start of your career and work on complex wage-and-hour and employment class actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companiesGet immediate, hands-on experience in state and federal court litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and oral advocacyLearn directly from a collegial group of 25+ experienced plaintiff-side attorneys who are passionate about workplace justiceCompetitive first-year compensation ($130k-$150k), strong benefits, and real opportunities for professional development, training, and long-term growth Location: On-site in Glendale, CA. You'll work from a centrally located Los Angeles-area office, easily commutable from Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, Alhambra, and nearby communities.Note: You must be licensed (or pending admission) with the California State Bar, able to work on-site full-time in Glendale, and genuinely interested in plaintiff-side employment, wage-and-hour, and consumer class action litigation. Occasional travel within California is required.About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm focused on representing employees and consumers in wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions. With an extensive caseload in both California state and federal courts, they routinely litigate against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. The firm is known for recovering millions on behalf of thousands of workers and consumers and for combining high-level advocacy with a strong sense of mission and compassion.Job Description Work as a litigation associate on employment, wage-and-hour, and consumer class and representative actions throughout CaliforniaAssist with drafting complaints, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documentsHandle and support discovery, including written discovery, document review, and preparation for depositionsParticipate in law and motion practice, oral advocacy, and court appearances as opportunities ariseConduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law and prepare clear, concise analyses for supervising attorneysCollaborate with a team of attorneys and staff to manage a high-volume docket in both state and federal courtsCommunicate with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel to move cases forward in a timely and professional mannerSupport trial preparation and special litigation projects as needed Qualifications Licensed to practice law in California (or awaiting CA Bar results/admission with strong credentials)0-2 years of civil litigation experience; experience with employment, wage-and-hour, or class actions is a plus but not requiredExposure to discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, or depositions during law school, clerkships, or prior roles is preferredStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and deadlinesPositive, team-oriented attitude and genuine interest in representing employees and consumersAbility to travel occasionally within California for hearings, depositions, and case-related needs Why You'll Love Working Here You'll build a high-value litigation toolkit early in your career, working on sophisticated plaintiff-side class and representative actionsYou'll join a mission-driven, growth-oriented firm that invests in training, courses, and continuing education for its associatesYou'll receive competitive first-year compensation ($130,000-$150,000), plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and bonus potential in a supportive, collegial environment  Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:  Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance