Description CAREER OPPORTUNITYAssociate Attorney (Pre-Litigation) *We are not currently hiring for this role, but are accepting applications to join our waitlist.* We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorneys for its Pre-Litigation Team. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers. Area of Practice: Exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits. Title: Associate Attorney (Pre-Litigation) Location: Pasadena, CA (on-site preferred; may consider hybrid on-site/remote) Hours: Full-Time Salary: $100,000 to $130,000+ (Commensurate with Experience) License Requirements: Active California State Bar license required, with no disciplinary history. Qualifications: • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school • Active California State Bar license, with no disciplinary history • Plaintiff or defense side labor and employment experience is strongly preferred • Great phone etiquette • Heavy note-taking and typing skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Verbal and written communication skills • Attention to detail, multi-tasking, professional attitude, customer service, honesty, dependable, computer savvy • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email / Calendar, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, and other Litigation Software • Fluency in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus Responsibilities: • Conduct phone consultations with prospective clients (employees who have disputes with their current or former employers) • Answer prospective clients’ questions • Guide prospective clients through legal problems • Draft demand letters • Negotiate pre-litigation settlements • Prepare for and attend pre-litigation mediations • File and handle claims with administrative agencies including attending hearings with the Civil Rights Department and the Department of Industrial Relations • Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal matters • Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical standards Benefits: Full premium covered for full-time employees including health, dental and vision (50% of premium covered for eligible dependents), 3 weeks paid vacation, generous holiday schedule – extended Christmas closure, and 401K, among other perks. General Skills Required: Superior oral advocacy skills, experience, and confidence; great analytical and critical thinking skills; attention to detail; honesty; dependability; ability to follow instructions and/or work independently; very computer savvy. Computer Skills Preferred: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Apple Operating System, Clio, other software. Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written). Spanish is a plus.