Managing Attorney – Employment Law

Labor Equity Partners, LLC; Puerto Rico; Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Labor Equity Partners, LLC is a U.S.-based employment law firm seeking a Managing Attorney licensed in Puerto Rico to conduct consultations and manage ongoing employment law matters. This remote role supports semi-flexible scheduling with part-time or full-time options and emphasizes AI-assisted workflows to streamline drafting and communications.

The Managing Attorney will handle client consultations, evaluate claim viability, supervise pre-screening by paralegals, draft legal documents, and

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Puerto Rico and in good standing.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.
• Experience practicing employment law.
• Experience with the EEOC process, including mediations and conciliations.
• Experience with matters involving the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable conducting consultations with prospective clients.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct approximately 15-minute consultations with qualified prospective clients.
• Evaluate viability of potential employment law claims.
• Review information and documents provided by prospective clients.
• Explain legal process and potential next steps clearly and professionally.
• Complete necessary filings depending on the type of employment matter.
• Initiate settlement or negotiation processes when appropriate.
• Prepare or review communications to relevant counterparties.
• Manage ongoing employment law matters.
• Handle federal case-related work and digital filings as needed.
• Draft and review legal documents and case-related communications.
• Communicate with opposing counsel, employers, mediators, investigators, and government agencies.
• Participate in calls with opposing counsel, employers, mediators, investigators, and government agencies when necessary.
• Support settlement negotiations and related case activities.
• Maintain timely follow-up and communication throughout the case.
• Exercise independent legal judgment in handling assigned matters.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Independent remote work

Legal research and analysis

Tech familiarity & AI tools

Employment law experience

EEOC process experience

DOL matters experience

Education

Puerto Rico Bar licensed

Admitted to US District Court PR

Job description

Compensation: $20-$25/hour + Settlement Bonuses

About Labor Equity Partners

Labor Equity Partners is a U.S.-based employment law firm representing plaintiffs in employment-related matters.

We are seeking a Managing Attorney licensed in Puerto Rico to conduct consultations with qualified prospective clients and manage ongoing employment law matters.

This is a remote opportunity for an attorney who is comfortable working independently, communicating with clients and legal professionals, and using technology and AI-assisted tools to streamline legal work.

About the Role

The Managing Attorney will have two primary areas of responsibility:

• Conducting consultations with qualified prospective clients.

Our paralegals pre-screen prospective clients before attorney consultations to help ensure that attorneys are speaking with qualified leads.

Key Responsibilities

Client Consultations

• Conduct approximately 15-minute consultations with qualified prospective clients.
• Evaluate the viability of potential employment law claims.
• Review relevant information and documents provided by prospective clients.
• Explain the legal process and potential next steps clearly and professionally.
• Complete necessary filings depending on the type of employment matter.
• Initiate the settlement or negotiation process when appropriate.
• Prepare or review communications to relevant counterparties.

Ongoing Casework

• Manage ongoing employment law matters.
• Handle federal case-related work and digital filings as needed.
• Draft and review legal documents and case-related communications.
• Communicate with opposing counsel, employers, third-party mediators, investigators, and government agencies.
• Participate in calls with opposing counsel, employers, mediators, investigators, and government agencies when necessary.
• Support settlement negotiations and related case activities.
• Maintain timely follow-up and communication throughout the case.
• Exercise independent legal judgment in handling assigned matters.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Puerto Rico and in good standing.
• Admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.
• Experience practicing employment law.
• Experience with the EEOC process, including mediations and conciliations.
• Experience with matters involving the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable conducting consultations with prospective clients.
• Strong professional communication and telephone presence.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Comfortable working with technology and AI-assisted legal tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plaintiff-side employment law experience.
• Experience handling federal employment matters.
• Experience with employment disputes and settlement negotiations.
• Experience communicating with opposing counsel, employers, mediators, investigators, or government agencies.
• Experience with legal technology or generative AI tools.

AI-Supported Legal Workflow

Labor Equity Partners uses generative AI tools to assist with legal drafting and routine communications.

AI may assist with:

• Email communications
• Case-related materials
• Other routine legal work

Attorneys are responsible for reviewing and validating AI-generated work and applying their own legal judgment before anything is finalized or communicated externally.

Our technology-enabled workflow is designed to reduce routine drafting and administrative work so attorneys can focus on legal analysis, strategy, and client matters.

Compensation

$20-$25/hour + settlement bonuses

Additional details regarding settlement bonuses and payment terms will be provided during the hiring process.

Work Arrangement

• Remote
• Part-time or full-time availability may be considered

Training & Support

Training and onboarding will be provided regarding the firm's processes, technology, and case workflow.

Attorneys will also have opportunities to collaborate with other attorneys at the firm and receive additional guidance and mentorship.

What We Offer

• Remote work with a U.S.-based employment law firm
• Qualified, pre-screened prospective client leads
• AI-assisted legal workflow
• Training and onboarding
• Opportunities to collaborate with other attorneys
• Settlement bonus opportunities