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.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Active California State Bar license with no disciplinary history
- Plaintiff or defense labor and employment experience
- Superior oral advocacy skills, confidence, and legal experience
- Great phone etiquette and ability to conduct client consultations
- Heavy note-taking and typing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking ability, professional attitude, honesty, dependability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Apple OS, Clio, and other litigation software
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Spanish language skills
What We Do
D.Law is an employment law firm dedicated to defending the rights of workers under California employment law. The firm represents workers across all industries, from large corporations to small companies, specializing in the full range of employee law, including wrongful termination, pay and overtime issues, discrimination and harassment, workplace retaliation, and leaves of absence to ensure workers receive the justice and fairness they deserve.
