Associate Attorney – Pre-Litigation

We Are Legal Revolution; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid model

Collaborative team environment

Supportive workplace

Opportunity for growth into litigation

Job summary

A plaintiff-side employment law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience. This role offers hands-on responsibility, mentorship, and flexibility with an extremely hybrid model (2 days per month in office post-onboarding). Candidates should have a Juris Doctor and active California State Bar membership. The position provides opportunities in employment, class action, and PAGA matters, with a competitive base salary of $140k–$170k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in employment law, class actions, PAGA, and/or litigation preferred.
• Strong drafting, research, and proofreading skills are essential.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential claims and defendants with Intake and Managing Attorneys.
• Draft and serve PAGA notices.
• Prepare employment-related complaints.
• Conduct detailed personnel file reviews.
• Perform legal research and factual investigations.
• Manage a high volume of employment matters.

Skills

Drafting skills

Research skills

Proofreading skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active California State Bar membership

Job description

A plaintiff-side employment law firm is seeking a Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing Los Angeles practice. This role is ideal for an attorney in the 1–3 year range who wants hands‑on responsibility, strong mentorship, and exposure to employment, class action, and PAGA matters without the burnout of full litigation.

The position offers exceptional flexibility, a collaborative team environment, and meaningful involvement in shaping cases from the earliest stages.

The Role

• Work closely with Intake and Managing Attorneys to evaluate potential claims and defendants
• Draft and serve PAGA notices
• Prepare employment-related complaints
• Conduct detailed personnel file reviews
• Perform legal research and factual investigations
• Manage a high volume of employment matters in a fast-paced, plaintiff-side environment

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar membership
• 1–3 years of experience in employment law, class actions, PAGA, and/or litigation (strongly preferred)
• Strong drafting, research, and proofreading skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in plaintiff-side employment litigation
• Comfort working in a high-volume, deadline-driven practice
• Interest in long-term growth within employment law

Why This Role

• Plaintiff-side work with real responsibility early on
• Extremely flexible hybrid model (as little as 2 days per month in office after onboarding)
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Exposure to complex employment and PAGA matters
• Clear opportunity to grow beyond pre-lit into litigation if desired
• $140,000 – $170,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Regional mid-market compensation structure

If you are an employment attorney looking to build a strong foundation on the plaintiff side while maintaining flexibility and balance, this is a standout opportunity.