Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Leadership opportunities

Professional growth

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks a driven Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney in Los Angeles to lead and grow the firm's plaintiff-side employment practice. You will oversee intake, case evaluation, demand letters, settlement negotiations, and pre-litigation resolution, handling a high-volume caseload with ownership.

The role offers a generous salary with a range of $145,000 to $200,000 per year, DOE, with a hybrid schedule (four days onsite).

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 2-3 years of employment law experience in pre-litigation or litigation.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to resolve disputes.
• Experience evaluating employment claims and determining case viability.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and make timely decisions.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles at least four days per week.
• Commitment to building and leading a successful pre-litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of employment pre-litigation matters, from intake through settlement.
• Evaluate potential employment claims and determine case viability.
• Draft persuasive demand letters and develop settlement strategies.
• Negotiate directly with opposing counsel to secure favorable settlements.
• Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining efficiency and quality.
• Drive case resolution and maximize settlement opportunities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to streamline case management.
• Develop processes to support increasing case volume and departmental growth.
• Take ownership of pre-litigation operations, performance, and settlement results.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-motivated

Job description

Position Title: Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney to lead and expand a growing employment law practice in Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to oversee the entire pre-litigation process, from client intake and case evaluation to demand letters, settlement negotiations, and case resolution. The attorney will manage an active caseload, drive settlements, and play a key role in scaling the department within an established plaintiff-side law firm. The ideal candidate has a strong background in employment law, exceptional negotiation skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This individual thrives in a high-volume environment, makes confident case decisions, and is motivated to take ownership of a growing practice.

Salary Range

$145,000 - $200,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of employment pre-litigation matters, from initial intake through settlement
• Evaluate potential employment claims and determine case viability
• Draft persuasive demand letters and develop effective settlement strategies
• Negotiate directly with opposing counsel to secure favorable settlements
• Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining efficiency and quality
• Drive case resolution and maximize settlement opportunities
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to streamline case management and improve outcomes
• Develop processes to support increasing case volume and departmental growth
• Take ownership of pre-litigation operations, performance, and settlement results

Requirements

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 2-3 years of employment law experience in pre-litigation or litigation
• Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve disputes and secure settlements
• Experience evaluating employment claims and determining case viability
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and make timely, informed decisions
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Self-motivated, results-driven approach with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles at least four days per week
• Commitment to building and leading a successful pre-litigation practice

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based settlement incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and sick time
• Retirement benefits
• Hybrid work schedule with four days onsite
• Opportunity to lead and expand a growing employment pre-litigation department
• Direct collaboration with firm leadership
• Professional growth and long-term advancement opportunities