Pre-Litigation Associate - Of Counsel (Remote)

Jackson Lewis • Los Angeles, CA

9d • Remote

About The Position

Jackson Lewis, P.C. is seeking a Pre-Litigation Associate – Of Counsel (Remote) to handle various duties in connection with pre-litigation matters. This role involves independently responding to demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges, assessing claims, providing analysis to clients and carriers, and engaging in settlement-related activities. The position is fully remote and available nationwide in any state where Jackson Lewis maintains an office. The role is a non-Principal track position with a required 1850 hours of work.

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the CA state bar and comply with all ethical requirements in the resident state, including being barred if required.
• Must be in good standing.
• At least 9+ years of relevant California experience and a demonstrated ability to operate in a first chair capacity.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of documents and work associated with each matter.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Ability to foster strong collaboration across Legal Support, Operations and Attorney teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• At least 4 years of experience (to be considered for an Associate role) handling California employment litigation matters including demand letters, requests for records and agency/administrative charges.

Responsibilities

• Independently handling responding to demand letters, requests for records and agency/administrative charges without the need for more senior attorney level review.
• Assessment of the claims and providing an analysis to the client and carrier.
• Direct client and carrier contact in handling those responses.
• Settlement related activity including attending mediations.
• Work with the firm’s Professional Development team in the delivery of work product to clients.
• Comply with all client and firm related administrative tasks.
• Other tasks as assigned by the firm including by a client relationship manager, an Office Managing Partner, Office Litigation Manager and/or Case Staffer.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed