Prelitigation Labor & Employment Associate
California | Hybrid | Plaintiff-Side Employment Law
A highly successful and nationally recognized plaintiff-side employment law firm is seeking a Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys client interaction, case strategy, negotiation, and driving favorable outcomes outside of the courtroom.
This role offers substantial case ownership, direct client impact, strong earning potential, and a clear path for long-term growth within a high-performing practice.
This is a hybrid role and can be based on a variety of CA offices. Interested, CA-based candidates are encouraged to apply!
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Competitive compensation: $150,000-$170,000 base salary + 5.5% commission + bonus opportunities
- Opportunity to maximize case value and directly influence client outcomes
- Significant client contact and strategic responsibility from day one
- Work alongside an award winning, highly experienced team with a strong track record of successful resolutions
- Robust benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and retirement contributions
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload of employment matters through the pre-litigation phase
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout case development and resolution
- Conduct case evaluations, assess liability and damages, and develop resolution strategies
- Draft demand packages and other pre-litigation submissions
- Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations
- Prepare matters for litigation when necessary and coordinate case transitions
- Handle a limited number of litigation matters as assigned
Qualifications
- Active California Bar license
- 1-5 years of legal experience, preferably in employment law
- Strong client management, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent writing, negotiation, and issue-spotting abilities
- Ability to effectively manage a substantial caseload in a fast-paced environment
- Business-minded approach to case evaluation and settlement strategy
- Litigation experience is a plus but not required
Benefits & Perks
- Base salary plus commission and performance bonuses
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Approximately 10% retirement contribution
- PTO, sick time, and paid birthday off
- Firm-paid bar dues and MCLEs
- Attorney referral bonuses
- Firm-sponsored networking and social events
Ideal For
An attorney seeking a plaintiff-side opportunity that combines meaningful client interaction, strategic case ownership, strong earning potential, and a defined advancement path, while focusing primarily on pre-litigation advocacy and resolution.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply! Inquiries please reach out to Maya at
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