Associate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA / Single-Plaintiff)

D.Law; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full premium health, dental, vision

3 weeks vacation

401K, holidays

Job summary

D.Law, a distinguished employment law firm in Pasadena, seeks an Associate Attorney for full-time FEHA litigation with single-plaintiff focus. Candidates should be confident, sharp litigators with strong oral advocacy and team collaboration.

Requirements include active CA State Bar, JD from an accredited school, and 1+ year of in-court experience. Hybrid/onsite options, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license with no disciplinary history.
• 1 year of in-court litigation and deposition-handling experience preferred.
• Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law is a plus.
• Superior oral advocacy, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail, honesty, dependability, and tech-savvy.

Responsibilities

• Handle FEHA / single-plaintiff employment actions from inception through conclusion.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Attend court hearings and trials.
• Assist in client meetings and consultations.
• Manage caseloads and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent

Multi-tasking

Computer savvy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Apple OS

Job description

We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorney in our Pasadena office. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers, aggressive and fair litigators in adversarial litigations.

Area of practice: Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on single-plaintiff / FEHA employment lawsuits.

Title: Associate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA / Single-Plaintiff)

Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote)

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

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

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of in-court litigation and deposition-handling experience preferred, coupled with a working knowledge of law and motion briefing and argument
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar license, with no disciplinary history
• Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law is a plus
• Superior oral advocacy skills and confidence
• Great analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail, honesty, dependability, computer savvy, and multi-tasking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email / Calendar, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, and other Litigation Software

Responsibilities:

• Handle FEHA / single-plaintiff employment actions from inception through conclusion
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Attend court hearings and trials
• Assist in client meetings and consultations
• 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, and 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.

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