Associate Attorney

Smith Law; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Results-driven culture

Leadership that values proactive thinkers

Empowering systems for accountability

Job summary

A leading law firm in California is seeking a dedicated attorney to manage employment cases, including discrimination and retaliation. The ideal candidate thrives in structured environments and operates effectively within established systems. Responsibilities include sending demand letters swiftly, driving cases to resolution, and maintaining strong communication. This full-time role emphasizes discipline and accountability, rewarding those who deliver consistent and high-quality outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage employment cases independently from intake through resolution.
• California experience preferred; exceptional recent LLMs or attorneys with prior international practice may be considered.
• Discipline, ownership, and results matter most.
• Proven ability to manage employment cases independently from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment cases focused on discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and whistleblower claims.
• Send demand letters within 10 days of retention and file complaints promptly.
• Drive discovery, depositions, and mediation without delay.
• Handle both client-facing and internal case responsibilities, maintaining strong communication and organization throughout.
• Collaborate with team members to identify leverage points and move each case toward optimal resolution.
• Refine processes only after mastering existing systems and demonstrating consistent results.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong writing skills

Strong communication skills

Independent case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

At Smith Law, we represent employees who’ve been mistreated, silenced, or retaliated against. We’re a high-performance, systems-driven firm built on clarity, accountability, and results. Every case follows our proven “who, what, why, where, when” framework to move with precision and purpose.

We don’t hire people who need motivation; we hire people who create it. Our team operates with courage, clarity, and consistency — executing decisively, thinking strategically, and leading with accountability. Progress over perfection is our default.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an attorney who thrives in structure, respects process, and executes with strategic intelligence. The right candidate will operate within our established systems, collaborate with a strong team, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for our clients.

This is not a fit for someone who hesitates, overanalyzes, or resists accountability. If you need constant direction, this won’t be your environment. But if you take ownership, act decisively, and execute with precision, you’ll thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employment cases focused on discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and whistleblower claims.
• Apply Smith Law’s methodology to move cases forward relentlessly — the train never stops until trial or settlement.
• Send demand letters within 10 days of retention, file complaints within weeks, and drive discovery, depositions, and mediation without delay.
• Handle both client-facing and internal case responsibilities, maintaining strong communication and organization throughout.
• Collaborate with team members to identify leverage points and move each case toward optimal resolution.
• Refine processes only after mastering existing systems and demonstrating consistent results.

Performance Metrics

We measure performance by results, consistency, and system adherence. Typical benchmarks include:

• Managing an active caseload of 25-35 matters.
• Sending demand letters within 10 days of retention and filing complaints promptly thereafter.
• Achieving average case resolution within 9–12 months.
• Driving continuous case movement until settlement or trial — no pauses, no waiting games.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage employment cases independently from intake through resolution. Will train for the right candidate.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• California experience preferred; exceptional recent LLMs or attorneys with prior international practice may be considered if they demonstrate excellence, maturity, and adaptability.
• Years of experience are flexible; discipline, ownership, and results matter most.

Why Smith Law

• A results-driven culture that rewards clarity, courage, and consistency.
• Systems that empower execution and accountability.
• Leadership that values proactive thinkers who deliver, not theorize.
• A mission-driven firm built for survivors, not settlers.

If you’re driven, disciplined, and ready to run a process that never stops until justice is achieved, we want to meet you.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice