Attorney L&E Pre Litigation

JBA International•Beverly Hills, CA

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About The Position

This role focuses on the pre-litigation phase of Labor & Employment matters. The Attorney will be responsible for reviewing potential actions, organizing documentation, identifying violations of the Labor Code, and assessing the enforceability of arbitration agreements. The position involves conducting research, analyzing caselaw, and providing strategic recommendations on filing actions. The role also includes drafting PAGA notices and wage-and-hour class action complaints, coordinating service, and tracking deadlines. Collaboration with paralegals, legal assistants, and department leadership is essential for accurate file management and deadline compliance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the California State Bar.
1–4 years of relevant litigation experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PDF software, and legal research platforms.
Strong drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze the upside of potential actions.
Organize and maintain electronic personnel files and related documentation.
Review client intakes, personnel files, and policy documents to identify violations of the Labor Code.
Review arbitration agreements to determine potential for enforceability.
Summarize key facts and flag any gaps or inconsistencies in employment records.
Confirm the litigation history of previous matters against the employer-defendant(s).
Conduct research and analysis on potential claims and recent caselaw.
Provide recommendations to the Head of the Department and Principal regarding whether to file an action and, if so, the strategic scope of the matter(s) and the identities of the defendants.
Liaise with clients, opposing counsel and government agencies, as necessary.
Draft, format, and finalize PAGA notices.
Draft, format and finalize wage-and-hour class action complaints.
Coordinate service of notices and track deadlines for governmental agencies.
Coordinate with paralegals, legal assistants, the Head of the Department and the Principal to ensure accurate file management and deadline compliance.