Class Action Associate Attorney

Jobtailor; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Burbank, CA seeks an entry-level to mid-level associate attorney to support our employment law and class action practice. You will draft pleadings, respond to discovery, and help prepare for hearings, depositions, and mediations, with most proceedings conducted virtually and occasional in-person appearances.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. and California Bar membership, 0–3 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and a commitment to client advocacy and

Qualifications

• J.D. and active California Bar membership (0–3 years of litigation experience; post-bar clerks will be considered).
• Demonstrated interest in employment law and/or class action litigation.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to client advocacy and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, including complaints, oppositions to motions to compel arbitration, and motions for settlement approval.
• Draft and respond to written discovery requests.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations (primarily virtual; occasional in-person appearances required).
• Maintain extensive client contact, including case updates, witness preparation, and settlement discussions.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and case strategy sessions.
• Organize and manage case files to ensure deadlines are met and work product is of the highest quality.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Client Advocacy

Settlement Negotiations

Pleadings Drafting

Written Discovery

Education

J.D.

California Bar

Job description

• Prepare pleadings, including complaints, oppositions to motions to compel arbitration, and motions for settlement approval.


• Draft and respond to written discovery requests.


• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations (primarily virtual; occasional in-person appearances required).


• Maintain extensive client contact, including case updates, witness preparation, and settlement discussions.


• Participate in settlement negotiations and case strategy sessions.


• Organize and manage case files to ensure deadlines are met and work product is of the highest quality.

Requirements

• J.D. and active California Bar membership (0–3 years of litigation experience; post-bar clerks will be considered).


• Demonstrated interest in employment law and/or class action litigation.


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.


• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.


• Commitment to client advocacy and professional growth.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in litigation processes, including drafting pleadings and managing case files, while maintaining a strong commitment to client advocacy and professional growth in employment law and class action litigation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• J.D.


• California Bar Membership


• Litigation Experience


• Legal Research


• Client Advocacy

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Drafting Pleadings


• Written Discovery Requests


• Case Strategy


• Settlement Negotiations


• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Highly Organized


• Detail-Oriented


• Self-Motivated

Industry Keywords

• Employment Law


• Class Action Litigation


• Court Hearings


• Depositions


• Mediations