Associate Attorney (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval)

D.Law; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full premium health, dental, andVision

3 weeks paid vacation

Generous holiday schedule

401K

Job summary

D.Law is a reputable, fast-growing law firm seeking a full-time Associate Attorney focused on labor and employment matters in California. The role targets wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits, with Pasadena on-site preferred but hybrid or remote considered.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year handling Class/PAGA settlement briefing and argument, with strong advocacy, research, and client-facing skills. Competitive salary offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history.
• At least 1 year of experience handling Class/PAGA action settlement approval briefing and argument strongly preferred.
• Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, briefs, and pleadings, including motions for preliminary and final approval of class/PAGA settlements.
• Attend hearings and argue motions in court/arbitration.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Assist in client meetings.
• Manage caseloads and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Computer literacy

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Apple OS

Job description

A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Associate Attorney. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick-on-their-feet thinkers, and aggressive creative litigators for adversarial, fast-paced litigation.

Area of Practice

Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits.

Title

Associate Attorney (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval)

Location

Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid or remote)

Hours

Full-Time. We do not require any minimum billable hours.

Salary

$110,000-$150,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

License Requirements

Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history.

Experience

At least 1 year of experience handling Class/PAGA action settlement approval briefing and argument strongly preferred. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, and pleadings, including but not limited to motions for preliminary and final approval of class/PAGA action settlements
• Attend hearings and argue motions in court/arbitration
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Assist in client meetings
• Manage caseloads and ensure deadlines are met
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards

Benefits

• Full premium covered for full-time employees including health, dental and vision (50% of premium covered for eligible dependents)
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• generous holiday schedule – extended Christmas closure
• 401K, among other perks

General Skills Required

Superior oral advocacy skills, experience, and confidence; great analytical and critical thinking skills; attention to detail; honesty; dependability; ability to follow instructions and/or work independently; very computer savvy.

Computer Skills Preferred

• Microsoft Word/ Excel/Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat/Apple Operating System
• Clio/Other software’s

Language Skills

Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.