Team Lead (Pre-Litigation Employment) at Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel has partnered with a rapidly growing boutique firm, who is seeking a seasoned Team Lead to manage their Pre-Litigation Department focused on single-plaintiff employment maters. 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 department’s workflow and process efficiency.

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

What We're Looking For:
• 7+ years of employment law experience (plaintiff side strongly preferred)
• 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
• A proactive,, solutions-focused mindset and a desire to help grow and refine a high-performing department