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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.
The area of practice is 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.
We do not require any minimum billable hours.
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
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
Why join D.Law?
We are a highly regarded and growing employment law firm deeply dedicated to both our people and our profession. Based in beautiful Southern California, we provide health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, as well as paid time off and paid holidays to full-time employees with no probationary period and 401k after one year of employment.
Our firm is committed to providing our clients with top-notch legal services and we are looking for an Associate Attorney who shares this commitment and is eager to grow their career with us.
Ready to apply?
If you are interested in this position, please fill out the application to join our waitlist.