Description:
Josephson Dunlap, LLP is a nationally recognized plaintiff-side wage and hour law firm representing employees across the country in complex class actions, collective actions, and arbitrations. We are passionate about protecting workers' rights and providing exceptional legal representation in high-impact litigation. We are currently seeking motivated recent law school graduates and newly licensed attorneys to join our growing team.If you're looking for a place where you'll gain meaningful courtroom experience, receive hands-on mentorship, and develop into a skilled litigator, this is an opportunity to build your career from day one.
Why Josephson Dunlap?
Our associates receive meaningful responsibility early in their careers. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys and partners while gaining practical experience in every phase of litigation.
We are committed to mentoring and developing talented attorneys who are eager to learn, work hard, and build long-term careers with our firm.
Experience in wage and hour or employment law is not required. We welcome applicants with strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and a desire to become exceptional advocates.
What You'll Do:
- Litigation & Advocacy
- Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings
- Prepare for trials and arbitration hearings alongside experienced attorneys
- Develop litigation strategy with Partners
- Build courtroom advocacy skills
- Legal Research & Writing
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research on complex employment law issues
- Analyze legal authorities and develop persuasive arguments
- Discovery
- Draft written discovery
- Prepare subpoenas and deficiency letters
- Review documents produced during litigation
- Assist in responding to discovery requests
- Settlement
- Participate in settlement negotiations
- Attend mediations and settlement conferences
- Evaluate cases for settlement opportunities
- Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process
What We're Looking For:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active bar license, recent bar passage, or pending admission
- Strong legal research and writing abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- A strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn
- Proficiency with legal research platforms or a willingness to quickly learn new technology
