Employment Associate Attorney - We are seeking employment litigation associates with all levels of experience.
Associates will defend employer clients in single plaintiff employment litigation (in court and arbitration) and will investigate and respond to administrative charges. Some wage & hour experience is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Defending clients in a broad range of employment-related claims
- Investigating claims and defenses, analyzing liability and damages, and developing case handling strategies
- Conducting legal research and analysis
- Drafting letters, memos, motions, and pleadings
- Preparing discovery request/responses and taking/defending depositions
- Representing clients at court conferences, hearings, mediations, and trial/arbitration
- Regularly communicating with partners, associates, paralegals, clients, and opposing counsel
- 1850 billable hours
Skills & Requirements:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
- Current California bar admission, in good standing
- 2+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred
- Excellent writer with attention to detail
- Effective oral communication skills
- Must be a team player with exceptional personal interaction skills and responsiveness
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of current state and federal procedures
- Must be comfortable handling court appearances and have some experience participating in depositions and mediations
- Trial experience is preferred, but not required
Benefits:
- Annual Subjective Bonus
- Annual Business Origination Bonus
- Annual Objective Bonus for Hours Billed over 1850
- Annual 401k Contributions by the Firm
- Annual Profit-Sharing Contributions by the Firm
- Wellness Benefit Reimbursement
- Cell Phone/Internet Stipend
- Paid Parking/Transportation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Firm Holidays
- Paid Jury Duty
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Maternity, Paternity, Catastrophic Disability Leave
- 100% Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for Associate
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
- Paid Bar Dues
- Paid/Firm-Sponsored Continuing Legal Education to meet State requirements
- Employee Assistance Program
Salary: 120-230k depending on experience
If you are a motivated and skilled Attorney looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and innovative environment, I want to hear from you! Please submit your resume or email me at delbert.gaxiola@gogpac.com to learn more!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
