Pre-Litigation Associate - Of Counsel Remote

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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

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306