Looking for a non-litigation heavy role within labor & employment? Read on! Robert Half's long-term client, a highly respected labor and employment law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of working people and labor organizations, is adding an associate attorney to their team. Known for providing big-firm quality representation within a collaborative, small-firm environment, they boast an incredibly stable team where attorneys stay for decades. Summary This associate attorney should have 3+ years of experience. This role focuses heavily on federal court litigation involving employee benefits and multi-employer trust funds (pension plans). The caseload is roughly 20 matters, focusing on discovery, data analysis, motion practice, and active negotiation. Schedule & Location<ul><li>Type: Hybrid in Glendale. </li><li>Structure: Daily onsite for the first 2 weeks of training. Thereafter, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote (flexible coordination with support staff; court or mediation days count toward onsite requirements).</li><li>Hours: Standard business hours (approx. 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Propound and respond to civil discovery in federal court.</li><li>Review spreadsheets and data sets tracking financial/payment contributions to input into internal systems.</li><li>Draft substantive motions and legal memoranda.</li><li>Maintain frequent, close communication with clients and trust fund administrators.</li><li>Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel (the vast majority of cases resolve post-discovery or via mediation; non-jury/bench trials are rare).</li></ul> Compensation & Billable Hours<ul><li>Base Salary: Generally starting at $135,000 for a 3rd-year associate, with a 4% automatic increase for each subsequent year of experience.</li><li>Billable Requirement: 1850 hours per year (with an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance).</li><li>Bonuses: Discretionary year-end bonus + additional performance bonuses for exceeding monthly billable targets.</li></ul>Stellar Benefits Package (Eligible after 3 months)<ul><li>Health Insurance: 100% firm-covered medical premiums for the employee and their family.</li><li>Retirement: Funded 401(k) plus a profit-sharing plan with a 11% firm contribution, regardless of employee contribution match.</li><li>Commuter Perks: Fully covered parking or public transportation reimbursement.</li><li>Time Off: 11 paid holidays per year, plus a generous vacation and sick leave package.</li><li>Firm Culture: Exceptionally family-friendly. The partnership actively accommodates personal obligations, school events, and family needs.</li></ul>

Must-Haves:<ul><li>3+ years of civil litigation experience in CA + a CA bar license.</li><li>Strong proficiency with discovery.</li><li>Comfort working with spreadsheets, auditing data, and conducting high-volume phone communication.</li><li>An collaborative, team-oriented mindset (this is an interactive, communicative environment, not a siloed back-office role).</li></ul> Nice-to-Haves:<ul><li>A background in labor & employment, wage-and-hour, or ERISA litigation.</li><li>Experience practicing in federal district courts.</li></ul> Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Glendale Associate Attorney" as the subject line. This firm is ready to hire right away!

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Glendale, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
Looking for a non-litigation heavy role within labor & employment? Read on! Robert Half's long-term client, a highly respected labor and employment law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of working people and labor organizations, is adding an associate attorney to their team. Known for providing big-firm quality representation within a collaborative, small-firm environment, they boast an incredibly stable team where attorneys stay for decades. Summary This associate attorney should have 3+ years of experience. This role focuses heavily on federal court litigation involving employee benefits and multi-employer trust funds (pension plans). The caseload is roughly 20 matters, focusing on discovery, data analysis, motion practice, and active negotiation. Schedule & Location<ul><li>Type: Hybrid in Glendale. </li><li>Structure: Daily onsite for the first 2 weeks of training. Thereafter, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote (flexible coordination with support staff; court or mediation days count toward onsite requirements).</li><li>Hours: Standard business hours (approx. 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Propound and respond to civil discovery in federal court.</li><li>Review spreadsheets and data sets tracking financial/payment contributions to input into internal systems.</li><li>Draft substantive motions and legal memoranda.</li><li>Maintain frequent, close communication with clients and trust fund administrators.</li><li>Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel (the vast majority of cases resolve post-discovery or via mediation; non-jury/bench trials are rare).</li></ul> Compensation & Billable Hours<ul><li>Base Salary: Generally starting at $135,000 for a 3rd-year associate, with a 4% automatic increase for each subsequent year of experience.</li><li>Billable Requirement: 1850 hours per year (with an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance).</li><li>Bonuses: Discretionary year-end bonus + additional performance bonuses for exceeding monthly billable targets.</li></ul>Stellar Benefits Package (Eligible after 3 months)<ul><li>Health Insurance: 100% firm-covered medical premiums for the employee and their family.</li><li>Retirement: Funded 401(k) plus a profit-sharing plan with a 11% firm contribution, regardless of employee contribution match.</li><li>Commuter Perks: Fully covered parking or public transportation reimbursement.</li><li>Time Off: 11 paid holidays per year, plus a generous vacation and sick leave package.</li><li>Firm Culture: Exceptionally family-friendly. The partnership actively accommodates personal obligations, school events, and family needs.</li></ul>
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