Pre-Litigation Associate - Of Counsel (Remote)

Job Overview:
A national labor and employment law firm is seeking a Pre-Litigation Associate or Of Counsel to join its fully remote practice. This role focuses on handling employment-related pre-litigation matters, including demand letters, administrative charges, and record requests, primarily involving California employment law issues.

Duties:

• Independently manage pre-litigation employment matters, including demand letters, agency charges, and records requests
• Assess claims and provide legal analysis and recommendations to clients and insurance carriers
• Communicate directly with clients and carriers regarding case strategy and resolution
• Handle settlement-related matters, including participation in mediations
• Collaborate with the firm’s professional development and legal teams on client work product
• Complete firm and client administrative responsibilities on time
• Work with office leadership, litigation managers, and staffing teams on assigned matters
• Maintain compliance with applicable ethical and professional obligations

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of California employment litigation experience for Associate-level consideration
• Generally, 9+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated first-chair capability for Of Counsel consideration
• Experience handling demand letters, agency and administrative charges, and records requests
• Ability to independently manage matters without senior attorney review
• Active California Bar admission and good standing required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume remote environment

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the California State Bar

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and large document volumes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, operations, and support teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits:

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm
• Professional development and collaboration opportunities
• Exposure to sophisticated employment law matters nationwide

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.