Jobs in South Pasadena, CA

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU): CDU is a private, nonprofit, community-founded, student-centered university with 3 colleges: Nursing, Science and Health, and Medicine. CDU is committed to cultivating diverse health professions leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health equity for underserved populations, and in July 2023 opened a new CDU MD degree program in its College of Medicine, as evidence of that commitment.

Founded in 1966 as a post-graduate medical school in response to local healthcare needs, CDU is located in South Los Angeles bordering the neighborhood of Watts and the City of Compton. This year, CDU celebrates 60 years of training diverse health leaders who fulfill its mission in South Los Angeles and across the nation and world. Outstanding education, individualized mentorship, clinical service, and community engagement are at the core of the CDU experience.

College of Medicine: The College of Medicine (COM) at CDU has entered the last phase of the LCME process to full accreditation for its new MD Program that opened with a charter class of 60 students July 2023. The new MD Program is built on the foundation of:

• Graduate Medical Education (GME) with residency programs in Family Medicine (2018), Psychiatry (2018), Internal Medicine (2021), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2024) and fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2023) and Addiction Medicine (2024). GME is growing with plans for Surgery, Pediatrics and Ob/GYN residency programs.
• Forty plus years of experience with clinical education through its clinical track in a joint medical education program with UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine (CDU/UCLA Medical Education Program). The joint degree program graduated its first class in 1985 and sunsets in 2027, having set the stage for the new MD degree program at CDU.

CDU’s new medical school is the 157th in the nation and the 4th at an HBCU. The medical students are differentiated from national peers in the percent who received Pell Grants while in college - 70% compared to 20% nationally. CDU’s mission includes providing opportunities for students from CDU’s surrounding neighborhoods and South Los Angeles County, and from low income /under-resourced backgrounds. This requires ensuring our students’ success with the career-long certification process as required for a rewarding career in medicine. It is in this context that we seek a strong, experienced medical educator able to lead our developing basic science medical education unit.

The Position: Under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner, College of Medicine, contributes to University performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of the mission, vision, values and business objectives for the University and College of Medicine. Performs HR related duties at the professional level while supporting more than one functional group. Will fulfill responsibilities in the following functional areas: talent acquisition; consultation; policy interpretation and application, performance, and compensation management consultation; and talent management consultation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Strategic Partnership and Process Improvement:

• Collaborates with Human Resources and College of Medicine leadership to develop talent strategies aligned with organizational goals, such as clinical growth, research funding, or academic accreditation.
• Acting as a subject matter expert to advise senior leadership on the people-related implications of accreditation standards.
• Analyzing current HR processes against accreditation standards to identify gaps and recommending corrective actions.

Talent Acquisition, Management and Organizational Design:

• Partners with hiring managers on sourcing, selection, onboarding, and retention strategies, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Ensuring employees possess the required licenses, certifications, and educational degrees for their roles, particularly in specialized fields like healthcare or engineering.
• Managing the tracking, monitoring, and renewal of staff certifications to prevent lapses that could jeopardize the organization's accreditation status.
• Reviewing and updating job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the qualifications and certifications required for regulatory compliance.
• Provides consultation on restructuring, job design, and staffing needs to improve operational efficiency.

Performance Management & Coaching:

• Provides guidance to managers on performance improvement, career development, employee engagement, and compensation.
• Assists with salary planning, promotions, transfers, and funding allocation for staff, faculty, and residents.

Compliance, Policy Interpretation and Audit Management:

• Ensures adherence to federal, state, and university regulations, including FMLA and ADA.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of legal, state, federal, and industry-specific regulations to ensure compliant HR practices.
• Partners with, and under the guidance of HR management, reviews and implements internal HR policies to align with updated external accreditation requirements for the University, and College of Medicine.

Training and Development Compliance:

• Identifying training needs, and monitoring completion rates for mandatory compliance training (e.g., preventing harassment, safety, ethics, HIPAA).
• Maintaining accurate records of training to prove compliance during accreditation surveys.
• Collaborates on training initiatives with HR Manager, Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention .

EDUCATION:

• Regionally accredited bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources management; or
• Equivalent years of experience in the field of Human Resources,
• PHR or SPHR Certification highly desired

EXPERIENCE:

• Five to Seven years of experience in the field of Human Resources, and three to five as an HR Generalist or HRBP.
• Familiarity with COBRA, ERICA, FMLA, and related state and federal employment law and regulations.
• Requires prior knowledge of principles and practices of human resources.
• Previous experience working with computerized HRIS databases such as UKG is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in the operation of a personal computer, systems & applications software required (MS Office, Word, Excel, and HRIS systems (UKG).
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and compensation processes.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to ethical decision making when managing sensitive employee and University data and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently.

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is onsite unless otherwise authorized by management.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a diverse community.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

Special Requirements:

• PC proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel, HRIS systems, E-Mail, Internet
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse community.

COVID-19 Vaccination: As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly, CDU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and staff subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The University vaccine requirement has been implemented consistent with federal and state law related to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff. Requests for disability and religious accommodations from faculty and staff will be evaluated consistent with the law and University policies and procedures.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000

Full Time - Exempt

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The Senior Executive Officer will lead Metro’s Project Controls Department, responsible for ensuring the successful and efficient delivery of Metro's capital projects and its initiatives. The department handles all critical project controls functions and reporting, which includes scheduling, cost control, forecasting, estimating, document control, and risk management. The department serves as a central hub, aggregating information to support strategic oversight, financial accountability, and risk management, and integrating specialized functions to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes best practices for successful completion of transportation projects in coordination with internal management, outside agencies, and consultants
• Directs the establishment and implementation of projects policies, procedures, safety and work standards, and controls
• Provides policy recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Board of Directors, executive management, and departments involved in the implementation and management of the projects
• Monitors funding plans for each project
• Assists in securing required funding for projects; ensures that funding is in place when required for project expenses
• Coordinates project control oversight activities with involved departments throughout the life of each project
• Monitors project schedules and budgets for each project
• Reviews Project Management Plans
• Prepares, produces, and presents oral and written reports related to Measure R/M projects and their status to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and outside regulatory agencies, community groups, and interagency committees
• Coordinates with Management Audit Services on the annual Measure R/M audit
• Represents Metro before the Board of Directors, public officials, other governmental agencies including Federal Transit Administration (FTA), community groups, and inter-agency committee
• Ensures compliance with Metro policies and procedures
• Assists in resolving conflicts and disputes
• Oversees preparation and administration of department's budget
• Manages the work of consultants supporting projects, including the Program Controls Support Services Consultants
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Knowledge in:

• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, project and budget development and implementation
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to construction of transportation projects
• Capital and operating budgets
• Principles and practices of public administration
• Public agency protocol, procurement procedures, and contract administration
• Best practices for project control, cost estimating, configuration management, and risk management
• Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transit projects
• Modern management theory

Skill in:

• Assisting executive management in planning, organizing, and controlling the integrated work of different departments
• Developing and implementing objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Risk management best practices
• Financial management
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, outside representatives, and public officials
• Organization management
• Managing conflict
• Supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff

Ability to:

• Think quickly and act decisively
• Resolve issues
• Analyze complex information
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, contracts, and labor/management agreements
• Represent Metro before elected officials and the public
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications:

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field preferred
• Experience: Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience in program/project oversight, preferably in a public transportation environment
• Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing senior leadership on large-scale transit projects valued at greater than $500 million Experience with alternative delivery contracting models, including a strong understanding of project controls processes aligned with these delivery models
• Proficiency with enterprise project management systems such as Oracle Primavera P6 and Unifier, or comparable platforms
• Experience preparing and presenting project progress reports and executive-level briefings to senior leadership

Special Conditions:

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions:

Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required:

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

Please note: While this role primarily works from home, candidates must be Los Angeles-based or relocating to the Los Angeles area.

Are you passionate about restaurants, chefs, and the hospitality community?

Do you love organization, people, and being part of something meaningful?

BMRS Hospitality Recruitment is a premier hospitality search firm representing some of the most respected chefs, restaurants, hotels, restaurant groups, and private clients in the country and internationally. For over 20 years, we’ve built trusted relationships across the culinary world and are proud to represent James Beard Award winners, Michelin-starred restaurants, Food & Wine Best New Chefs, and some of the most dynamic independent restaurant groups in the U.S. and abroad.

We are also the Founder and Producer of the annual LA Chef Conference, a respected industry gathering that supports, connects, and celebrates the hospitality community.

Check us out on Instagram @bmrsfoodjobs and see some of our Candidate Success Stories at ’re looking for a Culinary Recruitment Coordinator to join our team and support our culinary searches. This is an entry-level to early-career opportunity with significant exposure to the culinary industry. You will work closely with our Culinary Recruitment Director and team to help manage searches for Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, Culinary Directors, and other BOH leadership roles.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has worked in restaurants (BOH or FOH)
• Loves organization and detail
• Is naturally proactive and communicative
• Wants to build a long-term career in hospitality recruitment

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Be an integral part of an amazing team! Over the last 23 years, we have fine-tuned a very special TEAM structure that is unique to the recruiting industry.
• Screen applicant resumes and coordinate interviews for them with our recruiters
• Write/post job ads and manage different job boards that we utilize
• Create job templates that we use to share details of open positions with our candidates
• Creatively source candidates
• Support culinary-focused social media and industry outreach
• Assist the team with checking references as needed, as well as communication with job seekers – informing them of new positions, discussing opportunities and scheduling interviews for them with our clients
• Administrative duties/data entry, utilizing our ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Passion for and knowledge of the hospitality industry, restaurants and the Chef community
• Genuine interest in people and the satisfaction that comes with helping them
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Professionalism and discretion
• Responsible and self-motivated individual with effective time management and prioritization skills
• A TEAM-oriented mindset is essential as we work in a very collaborative environment.
• Proficient in use of computers and Microsoft Office
• NO PRIOR RECRUITING OR HR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We are open to a rising star! We are also open to someone with Recruiting or HR experience.
• Experience working in restaurants in any capacity highly preferred

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $20-23/hour + bonus eligible
• Overtime eligible (45-48 hour workweek)
• Medical allowance
• PTO
• Paid major holidays
• Cell phone and home office allowance
• Profit-sharing
• 401k

WHY BMRS?

We are a tight-knit, high-performing team that functions collaboratively and takes pride in the long-term relationships we build. We are deeply passionate about the industry and committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and heart. If you love chefs, restaurants, and the energy of the hospitality world, this is a rare opportunity to build a career inside it, without being on the floor or on the line.

This role is Los Angeles based. Applicants must be based in the Los Angeles area or relocating to the Los Angeles area.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status

Job Title: Intermediate Typist Clerk/Document Processing Specialist

Pay Rate: $20-21/hr on W2

Location: Pasadena CA 91101

Duration: Contract Position

Section: Document Processing Center

Job Summary

The Intermediate Typist Clerk supports the Document Processing Center by preparing, scanning, indexing, and processing member documents while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. This role also assists with preparing system-generated correspondence for mailing, supporting mailroom operations, and providing backup reception coverage when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize member documents for scanning following established procedures.
• Research and verify member information using internal systems.
• Scan and index documents, ensuring accurate document counts, proper classification, and routing.
• Maintain document processing accuracy standards (minimum 97%).
• Prepare system-generated letters and materials for mailing.
• Process returned documents and update system records accordingly.
• Maintain document logs, reports, and records for quality control.
• Assist with weekly and monthly Retirement Board agenda preparation.
• Provide backup support for reception and mail services operations as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive member information.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with document management systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington.

• Day-to-day management of the food & beverage categories and the licensees that support that business (e.g., salty snacks, chocolate and confectionery, cereal, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages) including ownership of the relationship with licensees and category management (e.g. line planning, distribution, sales performance, etc.).
• Identify and evaluate licensing partners that can deliver on an established set of KPIs (e.g. quality, distribution, sales performance, marketing) and whose goals align with ours.
• Negotiate favorable deals and proactively manage licensees to achieve our short and long-term strategic goals.
• Possess strong analytical and financial skills to continually evaluate business and market performance, including category and consumer trends and whitespace opportunities
• Be a strong internal and external category champion of the opportunity, vision, pitch and message with regards to our licensing strategy and our titles.
• Communicate our category plans to internal Consumer Products teams (Merchandise Strategy, Product Development & Creative, Ops) so they understand how their work can support category goal
• Take a ‘talent friendly’ approach to the work and ensure appropriate internal stakeholders are involved in key decision-making.
• Be informed of the priorities and complexities of cross-functional teams (e.g. content, marketing, publicity, PR, social, etc.) and understand how consumer products benefit and support other teams’ work.
  
  

• Demonstrated, 7+ years of experience in outbound licensing function with food & beverage
• Food & beverage experience working with reputable brands
• Strong knowledge of the licensing landscape and value chain from ideation around IP through to delivery and consumer experience, including experience working with Brand Management/Product Development & Creative/Retail/Consumer Insights
• Ability to develop category plans and drive programs to completion
• Possess contacts and network of key stakeholders across the licensing landscape
• Deep partner engagement competency and ability to work with multiple, disparate stakeholders to foster strong, long term relationships that achieve the best outcome.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% for partner meetings and trade shows
  
  

• $90-100/hr.

Position Title: School-Based Mental Health Therapist (AMFT or ACSW)

Location: Montebello, CA (ZIP Codes 90640 and 90201)

Number of Openings: 2

Schedule: School Hours

Assignment: 1–2 School Sites

Pay Rate: $49/hour (W-2)

Language Requirement: Bilingual Spanish required

Position Overview

The School-Based Mental Health Therapist will provide culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate mental health services to K–12 students. This role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support to promote student resilience, pro-social behavior, and positive school climate.

Key Responsibilities

School Climate & Prevention

• Provide universal supports to promote positive school climates and reduce risk factors associated with youth violence and behavioral health disorders.
• Support the development of resilience and pro-social skills among students.

Early Identification & Intervention

• Identify students experiencing emotional distress or in need of mental health services.
• Provide early intervention services and short-term support for students exhibiting symptoms consistent with mental health disorders.
• Conduct screenings and collaborate with school staff to determine appropriate interventions.

Direct Student Support

• Offer individual support to students, including active listening, problem-solving guidance, emotional regulation strategies, and coping skill development.
• Assist students in de-escalation and provide tools and information to address mental health concerns.

Referral & Care Coordination

• Refer students to appropriate school-based and community-based mental health services.
• Provide information on crisis hotlines and self-help resources when appropriate.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community providers to improve access to culturally competent services.

Policy Implementation & Crisis Response

• Implement school policies related to mental health support, including suicide prevention and postvention protocols.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and compliance with district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid California AMFT (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist) or ACSW (Associate Clinical Social Worker) license required.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Experience working with K–12 students preferred.
• Experience serving students from limited-resource backgrounds preferred.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and crisis response skills.

Know someone else who may be a great fit? Ask about our referral bonus of up to $2,000; even if you're not on our team.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• We will consider all employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of FCIHO.

About Us:

Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc. (LADL) is a non-profit, public interest legal firm representing parents in juvenile dependency court proceedings in Los Angeles County. We currently serve over 12,249 parents seeking to reunite with their children.

Who We Are Seeking:

LADL seeks California attorneys who are committed to the fight for social justice, intellectually excited to defend the constitutionally protected relationship between parents and their children, and sufficiently resilient to engage in daily battle against the generational effects of poverty, racism, addiction, domestic violence, and mental health conditions. We represent parents who have been negatively impacted by child welfare systems, which have often taken their children and placed them with strangers. LADL attorneys have frequent client contact and litigate contested matters daily, protecting and reunifying L.A. County's most vulnerable families. LADL offers competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

Attorney positions are available in our Monterey Park, Lancaster, and San Diego locations. This job ad is open until it is closed. A $1,000.00 monthly stipend will be available to Attorneys based in Lancaster.

Attorneys' duties include, but are not limited to:

• Legal representation of parents in daily juvenile dependency proceedings in the Los Angeles County Juvenile Dependency Court. This duty includes in-court and out-of-court representation of parents at all phases of dependency case proceedings.
• Attorneys are to establish and maintain an attorney-client relationship with their client.
• Attorneys are to conduct thorough, continuing, and independent investigations and interviews at every stage of the proceedings on behalf of their client. Attorneys shall utilize the services of law firm social workers, investigators, paralegals, and parent partners as necessary. Attorneys are to file pleadings, motions, responses, or objections as necessary on behalf of their client.

LADL attorneys go through a multi-tiered training period to prepare them for the stimulating and electric atmosphere of the 25 courtrooms in Monterey Park.

Requirements:

• Must have an active California State Bar license and must be in good standing. Please include your State Bar Number on your application materials.
• Ideal candidate would have previous public interest experience and/or criminal law experience.

Salary:

Salaries range from $104,000 - 129,000 per year based on years of experience.

LADL offers a variety of health benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, voluntary term life, and long term disability insurance plans; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); retirement accounts (401k) with a match of 4%; Nationwide pet insurance; work/life balance resources; paid time off including paid sick time, personal time, and vacation time.

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Flexible spending account

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Parental leave

· Retirement plan

· Vision insurance

Work Hybrid

• Many factors influence the location of an attorney's practice, especially the client's needs, as we work to reunify their family. Attorneys must be able to physically appear in court, in person, when required, as well as appear in the office when training or when needed.

How to Apply:

A cover letter and resume are required. Both must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format. If your resume contains little by way of non-profit, public interest, or social justice experience, please explain in your cover letter your interest in, and qualifications for, employment in the specific area of Parents' Representation in Dependency Court.

Younessi Law is one of the top plaintiff employment, plaintiff personal injury and applicant worker's compensation legal firm in Los Angeles. It has reached 31 years of excellence and has helped thousands of victims. It is seeking to add an additional attorney to our vibrant and energetic team.

Younessi Law is seeking to hire an attorney with at least 2+ year of hands on litigation experience in the field of personal injury. Candidates with previous trial experience are preferred, but less experienced individuals will be considered.

Excellent academic credentials as well as strong research and writing skills, oral advocacy and ability to manage a case load. We are eager to add an exceptional attorney to our team.

Experience: 2+

Location: Los Angeles; Monday to Friday 8am-6pm; In office.

Salary: $150-300k (depending on experience and knowledge of the law)

License/Certification:

• California Bar License (Required)

Benefits:

• Bar dues.
• PTO.
• 401k.
• Medical Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance and critical illness-optional at the employee's expense.
• 6 days (major holidays).
• $50.00 monthly cell phone credit.
• MCLE classes and conventions at discretion of the firm.
• Office monthly parking.
• Mileage reimbursement to and from appearances at the IRS rate.
• Office hours are 8am-6pm M-F.
• No moonlighting.
• CAALA and CELA fees to be paid by the firm.
• Referral fees on cases referred to the firm to be negotiated.

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

Performs Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) dispute resolution through pre-complaint counseling/processing and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) activities within any specified geographic areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Processes a pre-complaint caseload to ensure adherence to all Postal Service and EEOC rules, regulations and policies governing the Federal Sector EEO Complaint process. Ensures confidentiality in all matters.

2. Maintains knowledge of EEO laws, regulations, policy updates, and changes to provide guidance and direction to counselee and management.

3. Reviews written complaints and conducts interviews with counselee to explain his/her rights and responsibilities and options in the EEO process, determine claims and basis(es) raised, determines the appropriate ADR activity (e.g., mediation), and provides written notice of rights and responsibilities.

4. Conducts meetings with management to obtain response to claims raised and provides documentation and required information to process the case if a formal complaint is filed.

5. Takes actions to resolve disputes when appropriate by initiating settlement discussions, scheduling REDRESS mediations, 650 mediations, arranging joint meetings and/or determining if the matter is being addressed in the grievance process.

6. Prepares written reports to document that the required counseling actions were taken and to resolve any jurisdictional questions that arise.

7. Implements proactive preventive strategies to improve the workplace environment including conducting trainings, mediator observations and assessments; meeting with area and district leadership, and with union representatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of statutes, regulations, and administrative procedures pertaining to equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints and appeals handled by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).
• Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques sufficient to monitor and evaluate contract ADR providers.
• Ability to communicate orally with internal and external personnel at all levels sufficient to, provide guidance on EEO issues, interact with contract ADR providers, and process discrimination complaints.
• Ability to communicate in writing sufficient to prepare correspondence, reports, action plans, write contract ADR provider evaluations, and document facts and issues presented during counseling and complaint processes.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule meetings for various contacts to ensure timely completion.
• TRAINING REQUIREMENT: Ability to successfully complete the postal training program associated with this position.
• NOTE: The selected applicant will not be permanently placed until after successful completion of this training program. Applicants are NOT to address this requirement on their application.

Insurance Litigation Associate

About the Role:

As an Insurance Litigation Associate, you will play a key role in handling a steady and substantive caseload involving complex insurance matters. This position offers meaningful client exposure, hands-on litigation responsibility, and the opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced partners and senior attorneys.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting all phases of insurance litigation, from pleadings through resolution
• Working directly with clients across multiple lines of insurance
• Conducting legal research, drafting motions and briefs, and participating in depositions and court appearances
• Advising on claims issues, regulatory matters, compliance, and related disputes
• Engaging with insurance industry groups and participating in early-stage business development initiatives

This role is ideal for an attorney who values autonomy in their work while also thriving in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Practice Overview:

The Insurance Practice Group represents some of the nation's largest and most sophisticated insurance industry clients. The practice spans all major lines of insurance, including:

• Annuity
• Health
• Life
• Long-term care
• Disability
• Property & casualty

In addition to litigation, the team advises on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters, including claims issues, product sales and marketing, anti-fraud, corporate governance, insurance holding company regulation, investment matters, market conduct, public policy, and solvency issues.

Associates work directly with clients and gain early exposure to strategic decision-making, positioning them for long-term growth and leadership within the practice.

What We're Looking For:

• 3–5 years of litigation experience
• Experience with insurance litigation strongly preferred
• Active bar admission in the State of California (required)
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a steady caseload with independence and sound judgment
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset and interest in business development

Why You Should Join:

• High-Level Work from Day One – Handle sophisticated insurance matters for nationally recognized clients.
• Real Responsibility and Client Access – Engage directly with clients and contribute meaningfully to strategy and outcomes.
• Growth-Focused Environment – Develop your litigation skills while gaining exposure to regulatory and transactional issues across the insurance industry.
• Business Development Opportunities – Build your professional profile early by participating in client initiatives and industry engagement.
• Competitive Compensation – Anticipated initial annual salary range of $255,000–$300,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Total compensation package includes productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
• Flexible, Collaborative Culture – Hybrid schedule with three days per week in-office, balancing in-person collaboration and professional flexibility.

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.