Business Development Attorney

About the role

Outten & Golden LLP is seeking a Business Development Attorney to support the Firm's intake and employee outreach efforts. The successful candidate will have a strong client service mentality, and a deep understanding of case evaluation, intake, and client management. The person in this role will be expected to be physically present in the Firm’s New York, Washington DC, or Oakland office at least two days per week, reporting to the Firm’s Director of Business Development and Communications as part of a team of other Business Development Attorneys. The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, independent contractors, executives, and whistleblowers in all areas of employment law—from protecting individuals’ civil rights in the workplace, to representing senior executives in contract negotiations, to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action and impact litigation and putting hundreds of millions of dollars in the hands of wronged individuals with historic SEC and IRS whistleblower awards. We take pride in our decision to represent employees as advocates for workplace fairness. More recently, the Firm has branched out into new cutting‑edge consumer digital‑discrimination litigation involving major social media platforms. We also place considerable focus on our own workplace, keeping our eye on employee morale and engagement as we grow and evolve. Our goal is to foster a workplace that embraces diversity in all of its complex and rich forms and incorporates the multi‑layered factors that drive equity. We are committed to building relationships rooted in respect and trust to promote a sense of belonging for all of our employees.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential clients based on established criteria, advise potential clients on class action approach and serving as class representatives, and collaborate with Firm attorneys to complete the initial consultation and client‑intake process.
• Work with Firm attorneys to identify new clients and advance business development objectives.
• Regularly track and report on progress and maintain client and potential client information in firm databases.
• Proactively assume other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and be a member of the California, New York, or Washington DC bar (in good standing), as applicable based on office, and admitted in the state of location for remote work to be done (if different).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a plaintiff‑side law firm (employment, civil rights, personal injury, or similar) in an attorney intake and case evaluation capacity or as a practicing attorney interfacing with clients and potential clients.
• Strong sales skills and the ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, and discretion.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and in‑person communication skills.
• Ability to show empathy and patience with a genuine desire to help people.
• Demonstrated understanding of attorney advertising and solicitation rules.
• Ability to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential Firm matters.
• Clear and concise communication, highlighting the most important information; proactive communication of work status and updates with colleagues; strong attention to detail ensuring mistake‑free work.
• Versatile, able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; “no job too big, no job too small” attitude; collaborative, team‑focused approach to reprioritizing priorities and contributing to Firm tasks; comfortable balancing tasks of varying urgency and complexity and works well under pressure.
• Takes ownership of projects and follows through; proactively anticipates, communicates, and works to independently resolve obstacles; strong client‑service orientation and ability to work well within a team; able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, clients, and other professionals.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about the Firm’s commitment to advocating for employee rights; thrives when work is connected to purpose.

Benefits

Outten & Golden offers a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.

Pay

Target base compensation range of $108,000–$128,000 per year (full‑time exempt), with an attractive compensation package tailored to experience.

Schedule

Expected to be physically present in the Firm’s