EL Associate Attorney

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EL Associate Attorney

Duties: Oversee and manage case load from inception to closure; Provide availability/”open door” policy for paralegals/ staff to present questions on matters for managing attorney review and final approval; Conduct initial consultations of prospective clients; Conduct first in-person appointments to determine viability of claim/s and identity of employer, collect case information and relevant documents, and effectuate retention; Manage case deadlines, including ensuring timely action in all cases assigned; Work with managing attorney as the case develops and to determine the best litigation strategy; Review and assess matters to ascertain the likelihood of recovery, case value, pre-litigation or litigation strategy, etc.; Answer client questions and guide him or her through the employment dispute process; Maintain communication with client(s) and staff through the course of the claim and litigation. Maintain communication with client(s) and staff through the course of the claim. This includes meeting with clients (in-person, over the phone and/or in court) to initiate contact, answer questions, and discuss case updates, settlement, and additional claims; etc.; Gather evidence; Take depositions of the Applicant, employers/supervisors, and other parties; Conduct discovery; Propound/Respond to discovery; Perform legal research; Negotiate settlements on behalf of the claimant; Remain current with developments in the law; Draft Right to Sue Letters, pleadings, findings of fact, complaints, demands, motions, briefs, opinions and other legal documents; Represent the interests of the claimant at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings; Litigate cases in court; and Other duties as assigned by Management.

Company info

The Dominguez Firm
3250 Wilshire Blvd, 2200
Los Angeles
California
United States 90010
Website : http://www.dominguezfirm.com