Description:
Summary of Position:Staff Attorneys at An American Law Firm Focusing on Labor & Employment Law are exempt attorneys employed to exercise their legal judgment to handle various duties in connection with the pre- litigation matters including demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges. Staff Attorneys are a non-Principal track position.
Primary Duties consist of, but are not limited to:
- Handling responding to demand letters, requests for records and agency/administrative charges without the need for more senior attorney level review.
- Assessment of the claims and providing an analysis to the client and carrier.
- Direct client and carrier contact in handling those responses.
- Settlement related activity including attending mediations.
- Work with the firm's Professional Development team in the delivery of work product to clients.
- Comply with all client and firm related administrative tasks.
- Other tasks as assigned by the firm including by a client relationship manager, an Office Managing Partner, Office Litigation Manager and/or Litigation Case Staffer.
Qualifications:
- Must be admitted to the CA state bar and comply with all ethical requirements in the resident state, including being barred if required.
- Must be in good standing.
- Must have at least 7 years of experience handling employment litigation matters including demand letters, requests for records and agency/administrative charges.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of documents and work associated with each matter.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
- Exceptional communication skills and strong legal research and drafting skills
- Ability to foster strong collaboration across Legal Support, Operations and Attorney teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
