Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney

Lawyers for Justice; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice in Glendale, CA seeks a Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney to help evaluate employment claims, engage with clients, and pursue favorable resolutions before litigation. You will review intakes, assist with strategy, and collaborate with senior attorneys on complaint filings while managing a growing caseload.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited school, an active California license, and 1–3 years in employment law, with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD degree required from an accredited law school.
• Active California license to practice law.
• 1–3 years in employment law or related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills with clients and colleagues.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and deadline management abilities.
• Commitment to representing employee rights and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate potential employment intakes to assess liability and damages.
• Conduct supplemental intake calls to gather facts and documents for complaints.
• Investigate and identify correct parties and entities for filings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy for complaints, venue, and jurisdiction.

Job description

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glendale

Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

he Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney will play a crucial role in evaluating potential employment claims, engaging with clients, and striving for favorable resolutions before litigation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing and evaluating potential employment intakes and collaborating with senior attorneys on strategy relating to complaint filing decisions. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed attorney with a background in employment law who is detail-oriented, an effective communicator, and passionate about representing the rights of employees.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 1-3 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases