Labor & Employment Attorney (PAGA) - Career Consulting Partners

Labor & Employment Attorney (PAGA)

Career Consulting Partners has partnered with the biggest firm in Pasadena, CA with over 30 attorneys.  This is a very collegial and collaborative team environment. Those who are looking for guidance with experienced attorneys or if you would like further responsibility this is a great opportunity to build on your career as an attorney. We seek an associate attorney with 1 - 3 years of Labor & Employment Litigation experience. You will be responsible for the full oversight of all assigned client cases, including case research, client relationship management, diligent counsel, intra-firm coordination, and case outcomes. This position is out of our headquarters in Pasadena, California and we are not offering a hybrid schedule at this time. We may also consider candidates to work out of our El Segundo Office in South Bay Los Angeles. 

Reporting to the Senior Counsel and in conjunction with the Partner. You must take a focused approach in delivering high-quality client service via effective case management and high-value legal counsel within your area of specialty and legal practice. While living our core values of “Integrity, Hard Work, Excellence, and Team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality counsel and legal advice to all assigned clients, prospects, 3rd party partners, and affiliates.
• Perform legal research, and prepare legal memoranda to effectively advise clients on a range of topics and areas of focus within the scope of assigned areas of legal practice and responsibilities.
• Maintain updated knowledge, and continued learning, within the areas of legal specialty, specific to assigned areas of legal practice and services (e.g., corporate law, business transactions, tax law, real estate, title/insurance, estate planning, trust administration, etc.).
• Directly manage, supervise, and lead assigned administrative personnel (e.g., Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and Senior Paralegals), providing resources and direction as needed, in support of their performance.
• Generate business by building, retaining, and growing trusted client relationships via ongoing communication,
  maintaining a thorough understanding of client needs, interests, concerns, goals, options, etc.
• Develop strategies and arguments to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for all assigned clients.
• Ensure thorough execution of drafting and reviewing documents as it pertains to assigned cases and projects.
• Ensure preparation of legal documents, such as contracts, depositions, pleadings, etc. promptly and that all case/business-related materials (records, letters, legal documents, case files, correspondence, financial reports, invoices, etc.) are effectively managed for efficient and high-value client service and case outcomes.
• Maintain effective coordination with opposing counsel and other involved parties as needed.
• Ethically conduct all matters by the law and in the interest of the client.
• Demonstrate the firm's core values of “Integrity, Hard Work, Excellence, and Team” and participate in cross-departmental and organizational planning and volunteer efforts as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in Civil/Employment law litigation
• Juris Doctorate and California Bar Accreditation required.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, assigned areas of legal practice and responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to remain focused and professional in high-tense situations (e.g., communicating with highly stressed clients throughout difficult cases).

Benefits:

• 401k Matching 
  
• Caregiver Support Program 
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program 
• FSA | HSA
• Disability | Life | Vision | Dental
  
• Medical (United Healthcare, Kaiser, Blue Shield)

Additional Info:

• Compensation: $120,000 - $165,000
• Billable's 1600
• Quarterly Bonus: 10%, 15%, or 20% of annual salary dependent on combines
  billable and non-billable hourly performance.
• Collection & Introduction Commissions: 5 % collections commissions as well
  as 15% introductions commissions
• Annual Year-End Discretionary Bonus

***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***