Remote Lead, Pre-Litigation Employment Law (CA Licensed)

About the job Pre Litigation Dept Team- Lead-Emp Law(single-plaintiff EMP matters)

Pre Litigation Department Team- Lead, Employment Law- focused on single-plaintiff employment matters-

must be CA licensed/(100% REMOTE)

SALAR STARTS FROM $150k + bonus

This role is ideal for someone who is not only a skilled employment attorney but also a strong people manager and operational thinker. You will lead a team of pre-litigation associates while overseeing the departments workflow and process efficiency.

This is a key leadership position with significant impact on both client outcomes and team performance.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of employment law experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred); pre-litigation experience require d
• Proven ability to lead legal teams and manage workflows or operations in a legal setting
• Deep understanding of employment claims including wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination
• Strong experience in settlement negotiations, case strategy, and client communication
• Excellent legal writing, case evaluation, and analytical skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a desire to help grow and refine a high-performing department

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of pre-litigation associates handling single-plaintiff employment cases
• Oversee the full pre-litigation lifecycle: from intake and case evaluation to settlement and resolution
• Personally evaluate and sign up new cases, assessing legal merit, potential value, and strategic path
• Manage and improve pre-litigation workflows, timelines, and case tracking systems
• Handle or supervise the drafting of demand letters, settlement negotiations, and communication with opposing counsel
• Collaborate with intake staff, legal assistants, and operations to ensure cases move efficiently
• Develop training resources and provide mentorship to junior attorneys and staff
• Work with firm leadership to scale the department and implement best practices