Attorney needed for Glendale office

A law firm is seeking an Attorney for their Glendale office. The Attorney will focus on prosecuting consumer and employment class and representative actions, handling matters such as wage-and-hour disputes, unfair business practices, discrimination cases, and false advertising claims.

Duties:

• Prosecute consumer and employment class and representative actions
• Handle cases involving wage-and-hour disputes, unfair business practices, discrimination, and false advertising matters
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
• Engage in motion practice, including drafting and arguing motions
• Participate in discovery process, including taking and defending depositions
• Represent clients in court proceedings and oral advocacy

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in California or already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar
• 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation
• Experience with discovery in the civil litigation context
• Strong oral advocacy skills
• Ability to appear in court and handle motion practice
• Experience with taking and defending depositions

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Admission to the California Bar or eligibility for admission pending admission to the California Bar

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation is a plus