Attorney, Public Benefits
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida
Employment Attorney
Career Consulting Partners
full-time
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Location: California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Manage a caseload of approximately 30 active matters
- Handle primarily class action and PAGA cases, along with a select number of individual employment cases
- Oversee litigation from intake through trial or settlement, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
- Collaborate with colleagues in weekly team meetings and remote huddles to share insights and develop case strategies
- Work directly with clients—conducting interviews, providing updates, and building strong relationships—with support from a dedicated legal assistant and paralegal resources
- Strategize and negotiate with opposing counsel, mediators, and judges to secure favorable outcomes for clients
- Independently manage cases or work closely with senior attorneys while receiving mentorship and training depending on experience
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, integrity, and client-centered advocacy
- Attorneys generally in office 1–2 days per week with potential to transition to fully remote once acclimated; senior attorneys (6+ years) may be fully remote from start
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar.
- 3–7 years of experience handling employment law matters, with demonstrated litigation experience.
- Familiarity with class actions, PAGA, and wage & hour cases (trial experience a plus but not required).
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills, including drafting motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
- Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while staying organized and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently or collaboratively, with a commitment to regular team meetings and case strategy sessions.
- Excellent client communication skills, with the ability to build trust and explain complex legal issues clearly.
- A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with a passion for advocating on behalf of employees.
