Job Description
Job Title: Attorney – Labor & Employment Law (Defense)
Location: Pasadena, CA / El Segundo, CA (Hybrid)
About the Role:
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Attorney with 3+ years of employment law defense experience to join our Pasadena office. This role is ideal for someone who can confidently handle PAGA and basic employment law cases independently and escalate more complex matters only when absolutely necessary.
Daily Tasks:
- Manage a caseload focused on employment law defense, including PAGA claims
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and handle discovery
- Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and court appearances
- Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategies
- Support business litigation or corporate matters when needed
- Contribute to the expansion of our employment law practice
Qualification:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- 3+ years of experience in employment law (defense side preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of California employment law and PAGA cases
- Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
- Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage cases independently
- Experience or interest in supporting business litigation is a plus
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $100,000 - $150,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
- Varied Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- FSA, EAP, Pet Insurance
- 401k
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