Junior Trial Attorney
About the job
- A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
- Must have 2 years of litigation experience.
- A strong background in procedural rules, such as Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, is required.
- Must be able to manage multiple cases and meet strict deadlines.
- Must have project management ability and be able to work as a team player with litigation associates.
- Represent clients in court trials, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations.
- Develop case strategies and present arguments before judges and juries.
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Interview witnesses, gather evidence, and prepare for trial.
- Negotiate settlements and plea agreements when appropriate.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on litigation matters.
- Work collaboratively with legal teams, paralegals, and investigators.
- Stay up to date with changes in laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
- Manage and supervise junior attorneys and support staff.
- Review and analyze complex employment law documents and contracts.
- Monitor compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Participate in client development and business generation activities.
- Maintain detailed case files and documentation.
- Develop and implement litigation budgets.
- Coordinate with expert witnesses and consultants.
- Trial experience is preferred.
About the company
Abramson Labor Group represents employees in employment-related disputes with employers and injured people seeking compensation in California. Its legal practice covers workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and unpaid wages, alongside claims for job-related injuries or illness and personal injury cases. The firm reviews potential claims through free, confidential evaluations and works on contingency, collecting a share of money recovered through a settlement or verdict rather than charging clients an hourly bill. Founded in 2015, Abramson Labor Group is headquartered in Burbank, California, and represents clients across the state.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Burbank, CA
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New lawyers get a defined support structure: ALG assigns newly barred associates a senior associate and paralegal support.
- Senior litigators gain leadership scope: ALG includes trial leadership and supervision of junior attorneys in its senior associate role.
- A degree is optional for hearing representatives: ALG lists $28-$37 hourly pay and prefers, rather than requires, a bachelor's.
What critics are saying
- Transcript attorneys face repetitive volume: ALG requires a steady review queue and detailed billable-time tracking.
- Remote hearing work has geographic limits: ALG requires California residency and lists possible travel to assigned hearing locations.
- Senior litigation duties extend beyond cases: ALG includes client pitches, industry presentations and networking alongside courtroom responsibilities.
What makes Abramson Labor Group unique
- Multilingual intake reaches more workers: ALG serves clients in English and Spanish, with Armenian intake available.
- Case stages have dedicated leadership: ALG names separate pre-litigation and client-support department managers.
- Attorney work is segmented: ALG advertises a transcript-review position that neither takes nor defends depositions.
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