Littler Mendelson P.C. is seeking a Littler CaseSmart Counsel, Early Case Evaluation attorney. Littler CaseSmart utilizes data-driven technology and a specialized workflow process to provide superior service to our clients. Our attorneys are highly skilled in their fields and enjoy access to all the resources our firm can provide without the demands of a shareholder-track position.
Littler CaseSmart Counsel, Early Case Evaluation attorneys are responsible for effectively conducting the initial factual investigation into new litigation matters by collecting and reviewing key documents, communicating with the case teams regarding the results of the same, and partnering with the case teams with respect to case strategy, including advancing their own recommendations and suggestions. This position is also responsible for the following:
Drafting answers and corporate disclosure statements.
Preparing Early Case Evaluations, which set forth an objective analysis of the claims and likely defenses and the strategic recommendations to the client.
Providing sufficient information and analysis of cases to allow remaining members of the case teams to transition efficiently into discovery and subsequent case phases.
Drafting settlement agreements, depending on when a case settles.
Candidates for this position should have:
The ability to discern practical and well-founded options for the effective defense of litigation matters and involving a wide variety of employment-related claims.
A minimum of eight years of employment litigation experience, including hands-on experience being responsible for cases through their entire life cycle.
The ability to provide appropriate valuations of employment law cases, as well as to focus in on the most relevant and important aspects of a case.
An active bar license in the state of residence.
Littler CaseSmart Counsel are full-time, remote attorneys with a reduced billable hours requirement and with no obligation to engage in any business-related travel or any required business development. These positions are ideal for attorneys seeking interesting, challenging work that allows more flexibility than on-track roles. Pursuant to California, Colorado, New York City and Washington regulations, the starting salary is $115,000 and the current salary range is $115,000 - $160,000. The total compensation package also includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses up to 10-15%. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents or domestic partner. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time-off programs, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, pretax commuter programs and an employee referral bonus program.
Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,700 attorneys in over 100 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for over 75 years.
Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. With more than 1,500 attorneys in over 75 offices worldwide, Littler serves as the single source solution provider to the global employer community. Consistently recognized in the industry as a leading and innovative law practice, Littler has been litigating, mediating and negotiating some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record for 75 years. For more information visit: www.littler.com. Littler Mendelson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.