Associate Attorney (Pre-Litigation) at D.LAW INC

Pasadena, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phone Etiquette, Note-Taking, Typing Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail, Multi-Tasking, Professional Attitude, Customer Service, Honesty, Dependability, Computer Savvy, Oral Advocacy, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Ability To Follow Instructions

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description CAREER OPPORTUNITYAssociate Attorney (Pre-Litigation) *We are not currently hiring for this role, but are accepting applications to join our waitlist.* We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorneys for its Pre-Litigation Team. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers. Area of Practice: Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits. Title: Associate Attorney (Pre-Litigation) Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote) Hours: Full-Time Salary: $100,000 to $130,000+ (Commensurate with Experience) License Requirements: Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history. Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school Active California State Bar license, with no disciplinary history Plaintiff or defense side labor and employment experience is strongly preferred Great phone etiquette Heavy note-taking and typing skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail, multi-tasking, professional attitude, customer service, honesty, dependable, computer savvy Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email / Calendar, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, and other Litigation Software Fluency in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus Responsibilities: Conduct phone consultations with prospective clients (employees who have disputes with their current or former employers) Answer prospective clients’ questions Guide prospective clients through legal problems Draft demand letters Negotiate pre-litigation settlements Prepare for and attend pre-litigation mediations File and handle claims with administrative agencies including attending hearings with the Civil Rights Department and the Department of Industrial Relations Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards Benefits: Full premium covered for full-time employees including health, dental and vision (50% of premium covered for eligible dependents), 3 weeks paid vacation, generous holiday schedule – extended Christmas closure, and 401K, among other perks. General Skills Required: Superior oral advocacy skills, experience, and confidence; great analytical and critical thinking skills; attention to detail; honesty; dependability; ability to follow instructions and/or work independently; very computer savvy. Computer Skills Preferred: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, Clio, other software. Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include conducting phone consultations with prospective employee clients, guiding them through legal issues, drafting demand letters, and negotiating pre-litigation settlements. The role also involves preparing for and attending mediations and filing claims with administrative agencies.