Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney — Client-Focused & Impact

Shegerian & Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Commission bonus

Dental and vision paid

Medical plans paid

Retirement plan

FSA contribution

PTO & sick time

Bar dues paid

MCLEs paid

Referral bonuses

Networking events

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates is a nationally recognized plaintiff-side employment law firm seeking a Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney in New York. You will manage cases from early evaluation through resolution, acting as a primary client contact and building strong client relationships while maximizing case value.

You will work with an experienced team known for results and leverage factors that contribute to stronger settlements and outcomes, with potential for limited litigation.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 1–7 years of legal experience in employment law preferred.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and negotiation ability.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a large caseload.
• Business-minded approach to case valuation and resolution.
• Litigation experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume docket of pre-litigation employment matters.
• Serve as primary client contact and maintain consistent, high-quality client communication.
• Conduct case evaluations, strategy development, and risk/value assessments.
• Draft demand packages and pre-litigation submissions.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations.
• Prepare matters for litigation handoff when necessary.
• Handle a limited number of cases that proceed into litigation, as assigned.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Writing

Negotiation

Organization

Case valuation

Job description

Shegerian & Associates is a nationally recognized plaintiff-side employment law firm seeking a Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney in New York. You will manage cases from early evaluation through resolution, acting as a primary client contact and building strong client relationships while maximizing case value.

You will work with an experienced team known for results and leverage factors that contribute to stronger settlements and outcomes, with potential for limited litigation.