Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves providing legal advice to diverse union and employee benefit plan clients, representing unions in various legal settings, and handling litigation matters. The position requires dedication to the labor movement and strong advocacy skills.

Duties

• Provide general and legal advice to union and employee benefit plan clients.
• Represent unions at grievance arbitration hearings and before administrative agencies.
• Conduct union staff and steward trainings.
• Handle all stages of litigation, including wage and hour class actions and employee benefits litigation.
• Attend Trust Fund client meetings and handle ERISA-related litigation.
• Defend clients in administrative hearings and in state and federal court.

Requirements

• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with exemplary research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Spanish language skills and/or real estate experience is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Superb judgment and communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter.

Benefits

• Participation in a defined benefit pension plan.
• Annual employer 401(k) contribution equal to 5% of salary.
• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents.
• Group life and AD&D insurance.
• Group Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Employer-provided cell phone and laptop.
• Paid holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Dependent care benefits.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Option to participate in a tax-free student loan assistance program.
• Eligibility for bonuses.

This firm prides itself on its dedication to giving a voice to workers and laborers, an ethos that came from the founders' trade union and working-class backgrounds. Almost 50 years after its founding, this firm now stretches across the Pacific Ocean, with a Honolulu office, in addition to offices in Southern and Northern California. With a strong track record of representing unions, employee benefit plans, and individual employees in state and federal court and administrative forums on a wide range of matters, this firm is an excellent pick for those wishing to hone their practice.