Associate Attorney - Employment (Open to All Levels)

JLG Lawyers; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Competitive PTO package

Paid holidays

Team outings and sponsored events

401K

Company-paid medical insurance

Paid dental, vision, and life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

JLG Lawyers, located in Glendale, California, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their Employment Litigation department. The successful candidate will manage cases from pre-litigation through settlement and possess at least four years of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $230,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including paid medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401K. A collaborative work environment fosters professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Local Court Rules.
• Superior time management and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from pre-litigation through settlement.
• Draft correspondence and communicate with clients, experts, and defense counsel.
• Bring a team-oriented and positive attitude.

Skills

4 years of experience in employment litigation

Knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Local Court Rules

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Superior time management and multi-tasking skills

Experience with employment disputes

Tools

CompuLaw

NetDocuments

Clio

Job description

As our Associate Attorney in our Employment Litigation department, you will work to help scale the firm’s employment practice, to service the ever-growing number of Californians who have been illegally discriminated against, harassed, unfairly compensated, subjected to a unfair hostile work environment and/or wrongfully terminated.

Daily Tasks

• Management of cases from pre-litigation through settlement, with the support of a strong staff and advanced automated systems that optimize case efficiency (including CompuLaw, NetDocuments, Clio, and others)
• Deposition experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills required.
• Draft correspondence and regularly communicate with clients, experts, and defense counsel.
• Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Bring a team-oriented and positive attitude to our Los Angeles office.

Your Skills

• At least 4 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Local Court Rules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Superior time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Experience with employment disputes including wrongful terminations, FEHA claims, labor code violations, PAGA and wage and hour claims.

What We Do for You

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Competitive PTO package.
• Paid holidays.
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• 401K.
• Company-paid medical insurance.
• Paid dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Free parking in parking lot

JLG Lawyers focuses solely on representing plaintiffs in employment law cases. We operate a highly collaborative office in which attorneys work in teams to ensure all of our clients receive high quality and ethical representation. Recent exponential growth and the firm’s business model has created the opportunity for a motivated candidate to help further grow our successful labor & employment practice, gain early and substantial experience in litigating and managing cases, develop invaluable mentorship relationships, and achieve a high degree of professional and personal satisfaction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year depending on experience