Associate Attorney

SGGB Law Firm, LLP; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SGGB Law Firm, LLP in Encino, California is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team, focusing on employment matters including single-plaintiff cases and PAGA. This role offers a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow expertise in employment litigation and trial-related activities.

The ideal candidate holds an active California license, has at least 1 year of relevant experience, and demonstrates strong research, writing, and communications skills.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California and in good standing.
• Minimum of 1+ years of employment law experience.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting discovery, motions, briefs, and pleadings.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of employment litigation matters.
• Handle single-plaintiff employment cases and PAGA lawsuits.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses.
• Develop litigation strategies and assist with case evaluation.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the litigation process.
• Manage case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Caseload management

Deposition experience

Team player

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

A growing employment and labor law firm located in Encino, California is seeking a motivated and skilled Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is looking to develop and expand their employment litigation experience while handling substantive legal work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will focus heavily on employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff cases and representative actions under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Responsibilities will include:

• Managing an active caseload of employment litigation matters
• Handling single-plaintiff employment cases and PAGA lawsuits
• Drafting and responding to written discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Conducting legal research and preparing case analyses
• Developing litigation strategies and assisting with case evaluation
• Preparing for and attending court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the litigation process
• Managing case deadlines and ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of California and in good standing
• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant employment law experience
• Experience handling employment litigation matters strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Experience drafting discovery, motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet litigation deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team