Employment Law Associate

Trueline's client, a plaintiff-side employment law firm in El Segundo, California, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at a respected firm specializing in wage and hour class actions and individual employment matters. What You'll Do as the Associate Attorney: - Litigate wage and hour class actions and individual employment matters in both state and federal courts - Handle client advocacy, court appearances, depositions, draft complaints, mediation briefs, and class action settlement agreements - Work independently to manage, mediate, and settle cases while providing reliable support to partners - Engage with clients and mentor junior associates You'll Succeed as the Associate Attorney if you Have: - 2-7 years of employment litigation experience, with emphasis on wage and hour class actions - Strong skills in client advocacy, court appearances, depositions, and legal writing - Ability to work independently while providing high-level support to partners - Excellent client engagement and mentorship abilities Our Client Offers: - Competitive salaries commensurate with experience ($120,000 - $200,000 per year) - Year-end performance bonuses and origination points for new cases - Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off - Opportunity to gain valuable experience at a respected plaintiff-side employment firm Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.