Pre-Litigation Associate - Of Counsel (Remote)

Overview

This fully remote Pre-Litigation Associate – Of Counsel position is available nationwide in any state where the employer maintains an office. The hours requirement for this role will be 1850. Applicants must be licensed to practice in California.

This is an exempt, non-Principal track role focused on exercising legal judgment to support pre-litigation matters, including demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges.

Responsibilities

• Independently respond to demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges without requiring more senior attorney-level review
• Assess claims and provide analysis to the client and carrier
• Handle direct client and carrier communications related to responses
• Support settlement-related activity, including attending mediations
• Work with the firm’s Professional Development team to deliver work product to clients
• Complete all client- and firm-related administrative tasks
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by a client relationship manager, Office Managing Partner, Office Litigation Manager, and/or Case Staffer

Requirements

• Admitted to the CA state bar and able to comply with all ethical requirements in the resident state, including being barred if required
• In good standing
• At least 4 years of experience handling California employment litigation matters, including demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges (Associate consideration)
• For an Of Counsel level Remote role, generally at least 9+ years of relevant California experience and demonstrated ability to operate in a first chair capacity
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage large volumes of documents
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
• Exceptional communication skills, with strong legal research and drafting abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Legal Support, Operations, and Attorney teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate in a first chair capacity (required to be eligible for Of Counsel level Remote consideration)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC Region, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington State, the expected salary range is between $120,000 and $216,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Bonuses

This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• 12 firm-paid holidays, paid vacation, and 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Location

Fully remote. Nationwide availability in any state where the employer maintains an office. Applicants must be licensed to practice in California.

Additional Information

• Job posting date: July 6th, 2026
• Expected open period: at least 30 days
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer: all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law
• For applicants applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law