Associate Attorney

JUSTICE LAW CORPORATION; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Law Corporation in California seeks an attorney with 3–7 years of experience to focus on employment litigation, including wage-and-hour, FEHA claims, wrongful termination, and whistle-blower retaliation. The ideal candidate will handle matters before federal and state courts and arbitrations with diligence and tenacity.

JD required; strong research and writing skills; ability to manage complex cases, meet deadlines, and collaborate with associates and staff.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Minimum 3 years relevant legal experience, including litigation and managing complex cases.
• Prior experience in wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour matters.
• Experience with FEHA claims, FMLA, ADA and whistle-blower retaliation matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and manage employment-related matters before federal and state courts and arbitrations.
• Take depositions, argue motions, handle arbitrations, and prepare cases for trial.
• Draft administrative charges, court documents and other filings with persuasive facts.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and communicate with outside parties as needed.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to keep clients updated on case developments.
• Manage all aspects of cases, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Legal research

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

What We’re Looking For

We are a plaintiff-side law firm seeking a passionate, driven, and detail-oriented Attorney with a commitment to excellence and getting results to join our team of advocates. The ideal candidate will have three to seven years of experience, have a strong background in California wage and hour laws, as well as expertise in FEHA claims, wrongful termination, and whistle-blowing retaliation claims. This position will play a major role in the litigation of employment-related claims before federal and state courts and arbitrations.

Our Mission

Justice Law Corporation comes from humble yet noble beginnings. Founded by Douglas Han in 2013, after being inspired by the plight of aggrieved oil workers in Kern County, Justice Law Corporation has grown from being the ambitious dream of one man into a resilient force to be reckoned with. Since the inception of the firm, through the combined efforts of first-rate attorneys and determined legal support staff, we’ve achieved millions of dollars in recoveries on behalf of employees against dozens of large companies throughout the state of California.

We see it as our privilege to advocate for hard-working men and women by providing them with a skilled and resourceful team to amplify their voices. We pride ourselves in the fact that we champion workers’ rights in a time where they are often taken advantage of. Our work has statewide reach and is effecting change in every industry to protect both the rights of workers today and for future generations.

Company Culture

We offer a generous comprehensive benefit package and competitive compensation. At our firm, attorneys have an ample opportunity to learn, excel, and further their career. We strive to cultivate a culture of well-rounded success and foster an environment where each team member not only excels at their tasks, but consistently advances to new heights as they grow with the firm. You will be welcomed into a dynamic workplace where your skills and creativity will be put to the test in a supportive and amicable atmosphere of committed professionals. We seek to establish a relationship of trust and motivation where team members have all the resources to put their best foot forward in all that they do.

We understand that in today’s world, both the workplace and the country at large is rapidly changing as a result of everything from technological advances to cultural shifts. To ensure that we are one with the times, we are committed to creating a workplace that goes beyond the traditional stereotype of what a law firm is.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $180,000.00. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to training, skill sets, education, licensure and certifications, practice area, market data, internal equity and experience. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Justice Law Corporation offers a range of benefits based on experience and performance that are favorably comparable to market standards in our region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include litigation, and working on matters regarding FMLA, ADA, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and violation of wage and hour law matters. Experience taking depositions, arguing motions, handling arbitrations, and preparing cases for trial is required.
• Completing first drafts of litigation documents such as administrative discrimination charges, court documents, and other filings and correspondence which put forward relevant facts in a persuasive and compelling manner. Strong written advocacy skills are required.
• Attend depositions; draft meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues, dispositive motions and trial preparation.
• Perform in-depth legal research.
• Communicate with outside parties such as attorneys, employers, law enforcement agents, administrative agencies, etc. as needed.
• Collaboration with other attorneys and support staff as needed
• Maintain effective communication with clients, providing updates on case developments as needed.
• Managing all aspects of cases, ensuring all deadlines are met, staying organized and multi-tasking to achieve priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Education and Licensing: JD Required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant legal experience, including substantial experience litigating and managing complex cases. Prior experience in wrongful termination, discrimination