Post-Bar Law Clerk

D.Law; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full premium coverage for health, dental, and vision

3 weeks paid vacation

Generous holiday schedule

401K

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking a full-time Post-Bar Law Clerk in its Los Angeles (Glendale) office. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in handling employment law cases, conduct legal research, and draft essential legal documents. This role requires a Juris Doctorate and strong oral advocacy skills. Benefits include full premium coverage for health, dental, and vision, three weeks of paid vacation, and a generous holiday schedule. Strong analytical skills and fluent English are necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law is a plus.
• Knowledge of wage & hour, Class/PAGA actions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in handling litigation cases from inception through conclusion.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents like motions and briefs.
• Prepare attorneys for court hearings and trials.
• Manage caseloads and ensure deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with attorneys on complex legal matters.

Skills

Superior oral advocacy skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Computer savvy

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Clio

Job description

Overview

A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Post-Bar Law Clerk in its Los Angeles (Glendale) office. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp future attorneys who are quick-thinking, and aggressive and creative litigators for adversarial, fast-paced litigation.

Area of Practice

Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour Class/PAGA actions and/or single-plaintiff employment lawsuits.

Position

Title: Post-Bar Law Clerk
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Glendale)
Hours: Full-Time
Salary: $100,000/year

Experience

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions and/or single-plaintiff is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in handling wage and hour Class/PAGA actions and/or single-plaintiff employment lawsuits from inception through conclusion.
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Prepare attorneys for court hearings and trials
• Assist in client meetings and consultation
• Manage caseloads and ensure deadlines are met
• Collaborate with 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 & Computer Skills

• 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, and other Litigation software.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.