Glendale-Attorney

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.®; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.® seeks an experienced Attorney to represent clients in wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation. The attorney will manage active caseloads, handle discovery, take/defend depositions, and argue motions in court.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in civil litigation, strong oral advocacy, and familiarity with class actions. California Bar admission or pending admission required; some travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, including discovery, oral advocacy, and court appearances.
• Experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage-hour matters is a plus.
• Candidate must be able to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advocate for clients in wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation.
• Manage an active caseload; conduct and respond to discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions; appear in court for hearings and trial; advise clients throughout litigation.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Depositions

Discovery management

Court appearances

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year

Department: Legal

Location: Glendale

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

The Attorney will represent and advocate on behalf of clients in state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing an active caseload; conducting and responding to discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing motions; appearing in court for hearings and trial; and advising clients throughout the litigation process. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed, experienced litigator who is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be either (a) licensed to practice law in California or (b) already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar.
• The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in California and have 5+ years of experience in civil litigation, including experience with discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice and taking/defending depositions.
• Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to travel on occasion.

License/Certification

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of California

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases