Job Description
When you join us, you will experience a law firm unlike any other! At Duggan McHugh you will have the opportunity to work with a purpose. Our firm specializes in navigating and defending complex employment law matters and is committed to the business community. We’re building a culture that focuses on personal and professional growth just as much as business growth. Our vision, purpose, and core values guide our way of being and how we work.
If you’re inspired by a challenge, this is the place to reach your full potential. You have ownership over work that directly impacts the business and has a real impact on people’s livelihoods.
From our partners to our assistants, we believe good ideas can come from anywhere. We prioritize belonging over bureaucracy — creating a culture that is transparent and collaborative.
The Opportunity: We’re looking for a dynamic Associate Attorney to join our team. Our ideal candidate is familiar with employment law and/or litigation in the state of California.
The role entails providing employment law advice and counsel and participating in all aspects of employment law litigation defense including drafting pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, drafting discovery and review and analysis of responses, meaningfully participating in and contributing to overall strategy from case inception to completion, taking depositions, engaging in negotiations, legal research, and networking/marketing.
This position will require you to be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Our ideal candidate is analytical, data driven, forward-thinking, possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, and has an executive presence and strong leadership skills.
Schedule: - Monday- Friday, typical workday is 7.5 – 8 hours
- Start/end times are flexible within the standard workday
- Opportunity for partial remote work
Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team: - Competitive compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 / year based on experience, plus bonus
- Excellent PTO
- Paid holidays
- Excellent benefits including medical, vision and dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account
- Firm-funded Specialty Account for personal travel/vacation related expenses
- Continuing education opportunities, membership in professional networks
- Positive work environment and merit-based culture
- Payment of approved professional development classes & MCLE
- Supportive team who will provide professional coaching
Skills and Experience Requirements: - 0-2 years’ experience (employment law and/or litigation preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of court rules and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to escalate identified issues
- Strong sense of urgency and getting things done
- Strong sense of ownership of your role
- Internet & tech savvy
- Experience with Clio a plus but not required
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & auto insurance
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we look forward to getting to know you!
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Remote job, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,