L&E Pre-Litigation Specialist Attorney

Career Consulting Partners has formed a strategic alliance with a thriving plaintiff firm that focuses on Labor & Employment, the right way. We are seeking an experienced Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney to join our team. In this role, you will focus exclusively on pre-litigation case development, client counseling, demand drafting, and settlement negotiations on behalf of employees. 

Your efforts will be instrumental in upholding our firm's commitment to protecting employee rights and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients — through pre-litigation strategy and resolution. We focus on helping clients avoid the time, stress, and expense of litigation whenever possible. You will handle matters from intake through pre-litigation resolution, including client counseling, drafting demand letters, negotiations, and settlement discussions.

We are selective in the cases we choose to pursue, respecting both our clients' and our firm's time, and invest our energy where we can truly make an impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a caseload of single-plaintiff employment matters from intake through pre-litigation resolution
• Conduct detailed client interviews to assess potential claims and provide legal advice
• Draft and send persuasive demand letters to employers and opposing counsel
• Lead settlement negotiations and pursue favorable pre-litigation resolutions
• Partner with paralegals and support staff to gather documentation and build strong cases
  Monitor and maintain case progress to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Stay current on state and federal employment laws, including FEHA and Wage & Hour Developments.
• Analyze claims involving:
  • Wrongful termination
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Wage & hour violations, and other employment law matters

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar
• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of employment law experience, with an emphasis on plaintiff-side representation
• Experience with FEHA and wage and hour claims
• While not required, familiarity with PAGA matters is considered a valuable asset.
• Familiarity with mediation, arbitration, and other ADR strategies
• Strong analytical and legal research abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of achieving favorable settlements.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently and effectively.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Client-focused with a commitment to exceptional service.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

• Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 
• Plus additional compensation on settled cases
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Competitive PTO package.
• Paid holidays.
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• 401K with company match.
• Company-paid medical insurance.
• Company-paid dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Free parking in the parking lot

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***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***