Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney

Lawyers for Justice • Glendale, CA

8h

About The Position

The Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney evaluates potential employment claims, engages with clients, and works toward favorable resolutions before litigation. The role includes assessing potential employment intakes and collaborating with senior attorneys on complaint-filing strategy. The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney with an employment law background who is detail-oriented, communicates effectively, and is passionate about representing employees’ rights.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing parties.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for social justice and commitment to representing employees’ rights.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in employment law or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate potential employment intakes to determine whether they meet qualification metrics regarding liability and damages.
• Conduct supplemental intake calls with prospective clients to gather additional facts and documents needed to draft complaints and other initiating documents, such as PAGA notices.
• Investigate legal entities and affiliate companies to ensure the correct parties are named in complaints.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complaint-filing strategy, including claims to include, venue, jurisdiction, and related matters.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for performance-based discretionary bonus and merit increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree