Associate Attorney; Pre-Litigation

Description

* We are not currently hiring for this role, but are accepting applications to join our waitlist.*

We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorney for its Pre-Litigation Team. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers.

Area of Practice: Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits.

Title: Associate Attorney (Pre-Litigation)

Location: Glendale, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote)

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: $100,000 to $130,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

License Requirements: Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar license, with no disciplinary history
• Plaintiff or defense side labor and employment experience is strongly preferred
• Great phone etiquette
• Heavy note-taking and typing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, professional attitude, customer service, honesty, dependable, computer savvy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email/Calendar, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, and other Litigation Software
• Fluency in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Conduct phone consultations with prospective clients (employees who have disputes with their current or former employers)
• Answer prospective clients’ questions
• Guide prospective clients through legal problems
• Draft demand letters
• Negotiate pre-litigation settlements
• Prepare for and attend pre-litigation mediations
• File and handle claims with administrative agencies including attending hearings with the Civil Rights Department and the Department of Industrial Relations
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards

Benefits: Full premium covered for full-time employees including health, dental and vision (50% of premium covered for eligible dependents), 3 weeks paid vacation, generous holiday schedule – extended Christmas closure, and 401K, among other perks.

General Skills Required: Superior oral advocacy skills, experience, and confidence; great analytical and critical thinking skills; attention to detail; honesty; dependability; ability to follow instructions and/or work independently; very computer savvy.

Computer Skills Preferred: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, Clio, other software.

Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.