Description

Position Summary:

We have several openings for associate positions at Josephson Dunlap, LLP for attorneys with at least three years of experience. We are a nationwide wage and hour law firm dedicated to helping workers recover their unpaid overtime wages through class and collective actions and arbitrations.  A description of our firm and practice can be found at www.mybackwages.com.  We are hiring litigators, briefing attorneys, and attorneys who can work in our settlement department.     Experience in wage and hour litigation or employment law is a plus, but not a requirement.  We are interested in qualified candidates from both sides of the bar but only those who are driven and looking to improve their professional and financial trajectory.

Compensation package does include a salary, discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses, paid health benefits, and bar dues.  

We are looking to hire someone immediately.  All communications and emails about the position will be treated confidentially. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Advocacy:  Attorney will represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings. Attorney will prepare for and participate in trials and arbitration hearings with the assigned Partner.
• Discovery:  Attorney will be responsible for drafting written discovery, deficiency notices, subpoenas and assisting legal team to respond to discovery served on clients. Attorney will assist in review of documents produced in response to discovery.  
• Drafting Legal Documents: Attorney will prepare or assist in preparation of legal pleadings, motions, correspondence and other required documents.
• Settlement Negotiations:  Attorney will be responsible for engaging in settlement negotiations, participating in mediation and attending formal/informal settlement conferences.

Compensation and benefits:

• $135,000 to $200,000 salary based on experience
• Signing bonus
• Case specific bonuses based on origination, results and/or time expended
• Bonuses based on total hours recorded annually
• 401(k)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance paid for by employer
• Generous PTO and paid for firm holidays

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• 3 years of litigation experience on either side of the docket--NO WAGE/HOUR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO APPLY
• Significant experience handling depositions and in-court advocacy at hearings
• Some experience handling evidentiary and legal arguments as well as direct- and cross-examination of witnesses at trial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficient in legal research tools and litigation software