Associate Attorney

Alami Law Group, APC; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill Law Center in Orange County, Newport Beach, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our plaintiff-side employment and consumer litigation team. Associates manage their own caseload from filing through resolution or judgment with mentorship from the Partner.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of civil litigation experience and hands-on exposure to legal research, discovery, motions, depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with wage-and-hour, PAGA, or FEHA litigation is a strong plus.
• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from filing through resolution or judgment.
• Receive direct mentorship from the Partner.
• Take depositions, make court appearances, and attend trial.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Discovery

Motion practice

Depositions

Court appearances

Trial preparation

Job description

A growing Orange County law firm based in Newport Beach, practices plaintiff-side employment and consumer litigation. We are seeking a highly qualified attorney to join our expanding team as an Associate Attorney. Our practice focuses on employment and consumer class and representative actions involving wage-and-hour, PAGA, discrimination, and other employment claims. We bring these cases against employers ranging from regional businesses to Fortune 500 companies, in a wide range of industries. We have recovered millions on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers in California.

The Role

Associates manage their own caseload starting from filing through resolution or judgment, with direct mentorship from the Partner. Associate will have the opportunity to take depositions, make court appearances, argue motions, and attend trial.

The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of civil litigation experience and hands-on experience with most of the following: legal research, discovery, motion practice, taking and defending depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation. Experience with California wage-and-hour, PAGA, or FEHA litigation, on either the plaintiff or defense side, is a strong plus. Candidates must be active members in good standing of the State Bar of California.