Pre-Litigation Attorney

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Growing law firm in the Los Angeles area, considered a powerhouse in the field of plaintiff's side wage-and-hour class action litigation, seeks a highly qualified attorney to join its expanding team. The firm has a robust caseload, in federal and state courts, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries. Focusing on the prosecution of consumer and employment class and representative actions, involving wage-and-hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters.

The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers in California.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic team at Lawyers for Justice, PC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to representing the interests of employees. As a Pre-Litigation Attorney, you will play a crucial role in evaluating potential claims, engaging with clients, and striving for favorable resolutions before litigation.

• Review and evaluate potential employment intakes to determine whether the qualifications metrics regarding liability and damages and met.
• Conduct supplemental intake calls with prospective clients as part of a secondary intake process to gather additional facts and documents necessary for drafting complaints and other initiating documents such as PAGA notices.
• Investigate and gather information relating to legal entities and affiliate companies to ensure that the correct parties are being named in the complaints.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy relating to complaint filing decisions, including which claims to include, venue, jurisdiction and other related topics.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in employment law or a related field preferred.
• 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for social justice and a commitment to representing the rights of employees.

Our firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, DOE, DOQ.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ - $ per year

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice

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