Pre-Litigation Associate — Employment & PAGA, Hybrid

We Are Legal Revolution

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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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 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.
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