Pre-Litigation Attorney: Civil Rights and Employment Law

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney specializing in Civil Rights and Employment Law to join their team remotely. This full-time position focuses on preparing cases for litigation without engaging in courtroom activities, offering a unique opportunity for experienced litigators seeking impactful work without the traditional demands of litigation.

Duties

• Conduct thorough intake review of cases after acceptance.
• Gather, organize, and analyze facts and evidence from clients and available records.
• Identify all potential claims and ensure no statute of limitations issues are missed.
• Draft high-quality complaints tailored to federal and state employment and civil rights claims.
• Prepare initial disclosures, discovery requests, and responses that anticipate opposing counsel's demands.
• Assemble initial discovery productions, including key personnel files, contracts, emails, and policies.
• Build complete, litigation-ready case files to be handed off to trial attorneys.
• Coordinate with litigation team to ensure seamless transition of cases into active litigation.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 4 years of litigation experience, with substantial exposure to employment or civil rights matters.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; ability to draft complaints, discovery requests, and disclosures at a high level.
• Proven ability to identify and preserve claims, including careful analysis of statutes of limitation.
• Experience managing case files, organizing evidence, and preparing document productions.
• Excellent judgment and ability to spot legal and factual issues early in the process.
• Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative, handoff-based team model.
• Preference for candidates who enjoy analysis and preparation but do not want to handle hearings, opposing counsel calls, or courtroom appearances.

Education

• J.D. degree

Certifications

• Active bar license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to draft high-quality legal documents
• Excellent judgment and issue-spotting abilities
• Experience in managing case files and organizing evidence

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
801 Brickell Avenue, Suite 900
Miami
Florida
United States 33131
Phone : (305) 570-3575
Fax : (213) 895-7306