Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney

Career Consulting Partners; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Career Consulting Partners seeks a Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney in Glendale, CA to evaluate potential employment claims, engage with clients, and pursue favorable resolutions before filing. You will work with senior attorneys on strategy and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a JD and active California Bar license, 1–3 years of plaintiff-side employment law or civil litigation experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with wage-hour laws

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar license.
• 1–3 years of employment law or civil litigation experience (plaintiff-side preferred).
• Working familiarity with California wage-and-hour laws, FEHA, CFRA, and PAGA.

Responsibilities

• Review prospective client intakes against liability and damages metrics; conduct supplemental calls to gather facts for complaint filing and pre-suit resolution.
• Research corporate structures and affiliate entities to ensure proper party naming, and gather necessary records to draft PAGA notices and administrative filings (CRD/EEOC).
• Partner with senior attorneys on filing decisions, claim selection, venue, and jurisdictional strategy.
• Direct early dispute resolution, pre-suit mediations, demand letters, and statutory document requests (Labor Code §§ 226 and 1198.5) across a growing caseload.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy

Analytical reasoning

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California State Bar license

Job description

Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney

Career Consulting Partners has teamed up with a large plaintiff-side litigation law firm with its Headquarters in Glendale and offices in New York, Seattle, Newark, Denver, Portland, and Chicago.

We are looking for a Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney who will play a crucial role in evaluating potential employment claims, engaging with clients, and striving for favorable resolutions before litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prospective client intakes against liability and damages metrics; conduct supplemental calls to gather facts for complaint filing and pre-suit resolution.

• Research corporate structures and affiliate entities to ensure proper party naming, and gather necessary records to draft PAGA notices and administrative filings (CRD/EEOC).

• Partner with senior attorneys on filing decisions, claim selection, venue, and jurisdictional strategy.

• Direct early dispute resolution, pre-suit mediations, demand letters, and statutory document requests (Labor Code §§ 226 and 1198.5) across a growing caseload.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and an active California State Bar license in good standing.

• 1–3 years in employment law or civil litigation (plaintiff-side experience preferred).

• Working familiarity with California wage and hour laws, FEHA, CFRA, and PAGA.

• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills, strong analytical reasoning, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Compensation Range: $130,000 - $170,000.00

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Performance-Based Discretionary Bonuses & Merit Increase Opportunities

Location:

• Glendale, CA (91203)