Associate Attorney; Class​/PAGA Settlement Approval

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

A reputable, fast-growing law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full‑time Associate Attorney. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick‑on‑their‑feet thinkers and aggressive creative litigators for adversarial, fast‑paced litigation.

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

Associate Attorney (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval)

Pasadena, CA (on‑site preferred; may consider hybrid or remote)

Full‑Time. We do not require any minimum billable hours.

$110,000‑$150,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history.

At least 1 year of experience handling Class/PAGA action settlement approval briefing and argument strongly preferred. Experience in plaintiff or defense side employment law, wage & hour, and Class/PAGA actions is a plus.

• Draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, and pleadings, including but not limited to motions for preliminary and final approval of class/PAGA action settlements
• Attend hearings and argue motions in court/arbitration
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Assist in client meetings
• Manage caseloads and ensure deadlines are met
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards

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.

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.

• Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, Adobe Acrobat/Apple Operating System, Clio/Other software’s

Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.