First Year Associate Attorney at KB Search Team

Pay:$130000.00 - $150000.00 per yearJob description:Why This Is a Great OpportunityJoin a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm at the very start of your career and work on complex wage-and-hour and employment class actions against regional national and Fortune 500 companiesGet immediate hands-on experience in state and federal court litigation including discovery motion practice and oral advocacyLearn directly from a collegial group of 25 experienced plaintiff-side attorneys who are passionate about workplace justiceCompetitive first-year compensation ($130k$150k) strong benefits and real opportunities for professional development training and long-term growthLocation:On-site in Glendale CA. Youll work from a centrally located Los Angelesarea office easily commutable from Glendale Burbank Pasadena Los Angeles Alhambra and nearby communities.Note:You must be licensed (or pending admission) with the California State Bar able to work on-site full-time in Glendale and genuinely interested in plaintiff-side employment wage-and-hour and consumer class action litigation. Occasional travel within California is required.About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing plaintiff-side law firm focused on representing employees and consumers in wage-and-hour employment and consumer class and representative actions. With an extensive caseload in both California state and federal courts they routinely litigate against regional national and Fortune 500 companies. The firm is known for recovering millions on behalf of thousands of workers and consumers and for combining high-level advocacy with a strong sense of mission and compassion.Job DescriptionWork as a litigation associate on employment wage-and-hour and consumer class and representative actions throughout CaliforniaAssist with drafting complaints motions briefs discovery requests and responses and other litigation documentsHandle and support discovery including written discovery document review and preparation for depositionsParticipate in law and motion practice oral advocacy and court appearances as opportunities ariseConduct legal research on statutes regulations and case law and prepare clear concise analyses for supervising attorneysCollaborate with a team of attorneys and staff to manage a high-volume docket in both state and federal courtsCommunicate with clients co-counsel and opposing counsel to move cases forward in a timely and professional mannerSupport trial preparation and special litigation projects as neededQualificationsLicensed to practice law in California (or awaiting CA Bar results/admission with strong credentials)02 years of civil litigation experience; experience with employment wage-and-hour or class actions is a plus but not requiredExposure to discovery motion practice oral advocacy or depositions during law school clerkships or prior roles is preferredStrong legal research writing and analytical skills with attention to detail and deadlinesPositive team-oriented attitude and genuine interest in representing employees and consumersAbility to travel occasionally within California for hearings depositions and case-related needsWhy Youll Love Working HereYoull build a high-value litigation toolkit early in your career working on sophisticated plaintiff-side class and representative actionsYoull join a mission-driven growth-oriented firm that invests in training courses and continuing education for its associatesYoull receive competitive first-year compensation ($130000$150000) plus medical dental vision 401(k) PTO and bonus potential in a supportive collegial environmentJPC-491#LI-SK3Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Children Activity,Environmental Consultancy,Corporate,Anesthesia,Documentation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 130000 - 150000