Team Lead, Pre-Litigation DepartmentWe are looking for an experienced Team Lead to oversee our Pre-Litigation Department, which is dedicated to handling individual employment law matters. This role is ideal for a practiced employment attorney who excels at both legal strategy and team leadership, and who has a keen eye for process improvement. You'll be responsible for managing a team of pre-litigation attorneys while driving efficiency and effectiveness across department operations.Key Responsibilities:Lead a team of pre-litigation attorneys working on single-plaintiff employment casesSupervise all stages of the pre-litigation process—from initial intake through resolution or settlementPersonally review and accept new matters, evaluating case strength, potential value, and legal strategyOptimize department workflows, case timelines, and tracking systems to support performance goalsDraft or oversee demand letters, engage in settlement discussions, and maintain communication with opposing counselCollaborate with intake, legal support, and operations teams to ensure cases progress smoothly and efficientlyProvide mentorship and develop training materials to support the growth of junior attorneys and support staffPartner with firm leadership to implement best practices and support departmental expansionIdeal Candidate Profile:Minimum of 7 years of employment law experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred)Demonstrated success in leading legal teams and managing legal operations or workflow systemsSolid expertise in employment claims, including wage and hour issues, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful terminationSkilled in negotiation, legal strategy, and client communicationA proactive, solutions-driven approach with a passion for refining and scaling high-performing legal teams