Employment Associate Attorney

THE SENTINEL FIRM APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Los Angeles seeks a dynamic Class Action Associate to join their rapidly growing team. This role offers unique opportunities for advancement while representing clients in wage theft cases against major corporations. With a focus on attorney growth and a supportive environment, you will gain invaluable experience in state and federal class action litigation. If you are passionate about fighting for justice and ready to take on real responsibilities, this position is perfect for you. Join a firm that values your contributions and offers a collaborative workspace.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in employment law, focusing on wage and hour class action.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Represent victims of wage theft in class action litigation.
• Draft legal documents and advocate for clients in court.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

The Sentinel Firm, APC is a plaintiff's law firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in employment law. Our 12 attorney firm is growing very rapidly, and the right candidate will have unique advancement opportunities. In short, if you end up being a star, you will advance quickly and your long-term prospects will be tremendous. We are looking to immediately hire an associate with 1-4 years experience for our wage and hour class action department.

We place a huge emphasis on attorney growth and happiness. No one in our office will be barking orders at you, and everyone has a pretty awesome personality. We give our associates real responsibilities, and the attorneys for these positions will be trained to soon manage their own cases under the supervision of one of the senior attorneys. We are looking for someone that can grow with the firm.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Class Action Associate to join our team. As a member of our firm, you will have the opportunity to represent victims of wage theft on a classwide basis as it relates to unpaid overtime, meal and rest breaks, unreimbursed expenses and more. You will play a pivotal role in providing legal counsel, drafting legal documents, taking/defending depositions and advocating for our clients both in and out of the courtroom. This is the perfect opportunity to get experience and exposure in state and federal plaintiff’s-side class action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries. You will truly be fighting for “the little guy”.

Requirements:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.

1 to 4 years of experience practicing employment law, with a focus on wage and hour class action / PAGA cases. If you have more than this relevant experience, we still want to talk to you. Those without wage and hour class action experience will not be considered.

Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to handle a caseload independently and meet deadlines.

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

This position is 100% in-person at our brand new downtown Los Angeles office.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for this position is based on experience, within the range of $120,000 to $170,000 annually, in addition to year-end bonuses. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

Paid vacation time.

Health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Note: Any personal information shared during the application process will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.