Associate Attorney

Elanden Advisors; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Training in plaintiff-side employment

Job summary

Elanden Advisors in Irvine, CA is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience. This full-time, in-office role offers a high earning potential with no billable-hour requirement and opportunities for growth.

Employment law experience is not required, and the firm trains the right candidate in its practice area. The attorney will work on wage-and-hour and class action matters, supporting plaintiffs with sophisticated litigation while developing expertise in a

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Ability to manage deadlines and assignments independently.
• Interest in learning and growing within a new practice area.

Responsibilities

• Represent plaintiffs in wage-and-hour and class action litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other filings.
• Manage deadlines and case assignments independently.
• Participate in training in plaintiff-side employment and class action litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Job description

Irvine, CA | $125,000–$225,000 | Full-Time | In-Office

No billable hours. Open to attorneys from any litigation background.

A growing Irvine law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience to join its team. Employment law experience is not required — the firm is looking for a strong litigator and is willing to train the right attorney in its practice area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys litigation but is looking for strong earning potential, no billable-hour requirement, limited client interaction, and significant room for professional growth.

The Opportunity

The firm represents plaintiffs in employment matters, with a focus on wage-and-hour and class action litigation. You'll have the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation while developing expertise in a highly specialized practice area.

Attorneys from all litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, business litigation, real estate litigation, employment defense, and other litigation practices.

What We're Looking For

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, and litigation procedure
• Ability to manage deadlines and assignments independently
• Interest in learning and growing within a new practice area

Why Join?

• $125,000–$225,000 salary range
• No billable-hour requirement
• Employment law experience is not required
• Limited client interaction
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Training in plaintiff-side employment and class action litigation
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and advancement

If you're a litigator looking for a new opportunity where you can expand your practice, grow your career, and leave billable-hour requirements behind, we'd like to hear from you.