Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney Career Consulting Partners has formed a partnership with a successful Plaintiff Firm that specializes in Labor and Employment Law.
Our expertise lies in handling cases related to wage and hour class and representative actions.
Our firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney who has a strong desire to transition into employment law.
We will provide training under the tutelage of former big-firm lawyers and the opportunity for growth with a path to partnership in the future.
You must possess strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational, and analytical skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and have prior experience with California State and Federal civil procedures including handling discovery and law and motion, and have a passion for advocating for employees' rights.
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company.
Responsibilities Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures.
Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases; and Assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.
Requirements Candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree.
Candidate must be a member of the California State Bar.
1 - 3 yrs of Civil Litigation Minimum.
Must have experience working in a plaintiff-focused law firm Candidate must also have strong communication and writing skills.
Highly computer literate with proficiency in Word and Excel; and Desire to work for a corporation utilizing skills acquired in law school and/or through legal experience.
This position offers: Hands-on mentorship with senior leaders, including Partners.
Market competitive compensation, and benefits Ability to take on substantive, high-level work early in your tenure.
Base Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000 (DOE) + Bonuses/commissions Benefits: 401(k) Dental Insurance Health insurance PTO Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private.
We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent.
Once we have received your resume/application we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward