Description:
Job Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney to join our legal team. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing employment-related disputes before they escalate to litigation, providing strategic legal counsel, and supporting clients through complex employment issues. Your expertise will help shape effective pre-litigation strategies, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing potential legal risks. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your comprehensive legal knowledge across multiple practice areas, including employment law, negotiation, and legal research, to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.
Duties:
- Conduct thorough legal research on employment statutes, procedural law, and relevant case law using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies.
- Draft and review legal documents including demand letters, settlement agreements, and pre-litigation correspondence with clients and opposing parties.
- Assess employment claims by analyzing factual evidence, interviewing clients, and evaluating potential liability in areas such as employment law, wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace harassment.
- Develop case strategies for early resolution by negotiating with opposing counsel or parties to reach amicable settlements outside of court.
- Prepare for trial by organizing case files, drafting pleadings, and assisting with trial preparation activities related to employment disputes.
- Communicate effectively with clients to explain legal options, procedural steps, and potential outcomes while maintaining high standards of client service.
- Collaborate with internal teams on cases involving diverse practice areas such as family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, securities law, workers' compensation law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, personal injury law, and general litigation to ensure comprehensive legal support.
Experience:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar admission in relevant jurisdiction(s).
- Proven experience in employment law case management from initial client intake through resolution of pre-litigation matters.
- Demonstrated ability to handle personal injury cases and conduct court depositions effectively.
- Strong background in legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw platforms; familiarity with statutory legal research is essential.
- Experience drafting contracts, motions for legal motions preparation, and conducting procedural law research.
- Prior work experience in a law office setting involving litigation support and client communication is highly preferred.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, persuasive legal documents; proficiency in legal negotiation and advocacy is a plus.
