Employment Law Associate Attorney (Plaintiff-Side)

Pay: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Newly licensed attorneys welcome! Launch or grow your legal career with hands-on mentorship from an experienced employment litigation attorney.
• Make a real difference! Advocate for employees facing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Grow into your own caseload! Gain valuable courtroom, litigation, and case management experience with a clear path toward independence.
• Get the support you deserve! Work alongside an experienced employment paralegal and dedicated case manager.
• Be rewarded for your contributions! Enjoy competitive compensation, commissions, bonuses, and excellent benefits.

Location

Join our team in Sherman Oaks, CA! This position is on-site for the first 90 days, with limited hybrid flexibility afterward. Enjoy direct mentorship, team collaboration, and the opportunity to develop your litigation skills in a supportive office environment.

Note

Active California Bar membership in good standing is required. Recent bar admittees are encouraged to apply! Previous plaintiff-side employment law experience is preferred but not required. We are happy to train motivated attorneys eager to build their careers.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are a growing California plaintiff-side law firm passionate about protecting employees' rights and delivering meaningful results. Our team combines personalized client advocacy with strong litigation experience. We believe in investing in talented attorneys, providing hands-on guidance, and creating opportunities for long-term professional growth.

Job Description

As our Employment Law Associate Attorney, you will:

• Represent employees in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, demand letters, and settlement documents.
• Assist with all stages of civil litigation, from initial case evaluation through resolution.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations as your experience grows.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts while developing strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to build case strategies and progressively manage your own caseload.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Interest in plaintiff-side employment law and civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn, accept mentorship, and take increasing responsibility.
• Employment law or civil litigation experience preferred, not required.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer more than just a job. We offer the opportunity to become a confident, skilled employment litigator while helping people navigate some of life's most challenging situations.

You'll enjoy a $130,000–$165,000 base salary, commissions and bonuses, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, and direct mentorship from experienced attorneys.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance