Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney

Company: West Coast Trial Lawyers APLC
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: West Coast Trial Lawyers is a leading California firm handling both Employment and Personal Injury matters. Our Employment Department represents workers in wage-and-hour disputes, discrimination and harassment cases, wrongful termination, and other workplace violations. We bring a client-focused, litigation-driven approach and are expanding our team to support the growing demand in employment law. We're seeking a Pre-Litigation Employment Attorney to join our Employment Department. This role is ideal for attorneys with strong analytical, negotiation, and client-management skills, whether early in their career or bringing deeper experience to the team. This is a strictly pre-litigation role focused on evaluating claims, drafting demands, negotiating settlements, and providing exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities Manage dynamic case load of prelitigation cases, from intake though prelitigation settlement Analyze case facts to assess liability, damages, and claim value Draft detailed demand letters and review personnel files, pay records, and client documentation Collaborate closely with Intake, Case Management, Demands/Negotiation, and Liens teams Strategize the strongest possible pre-litigation posture for each case Negotiate settlements with employers and opposing counsel Maintain consistent communication with clients to provide updates and guidance Ensure all case notes, evaluations, and negotiations are documented clearly and accurately Requirements: 1-10 years of experience, in employment law (pre-litigation, intake, demand, or negotiation experience is a plus) Strong understanding of California and employment laws (wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, harassment) Active member of the California State Bar in good standing Excellent negotiation, writing, and analytical skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams Salary Range: $80,000 - $150,000, depending on experience Note: We are open to candidates across multiple experience levels, including newly licensed and newly sworn-in attorneys who demonstrate strong analytical skills, professionalism, and a desire to grow within employment law.

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