Associate Attorney - Employment Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Pleasanton, CA seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Employment Litigation with 3–7+ years of experience handling employment matters. The role requires CA bar admission and a JD from an accredited school.

You will defend claims in state and federal court, handle discovery, depositions, and motions, and participate in mediations, hearings, and trials. The ideal candidate will bring strong research and writing skills, solid case management, and clear, persuasive

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice law in California.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court.
• Represent clients before CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Engage in law and motion work, including dispositive motions.
• Prepare case evaluations and manage cases proactively.
• Attend mediations, court hearings, and participate in arbitration and trial proceedings.

Skills

Research and writing

Case management

Communication and advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Employment Litigation in Pleasanton, CA. The ideal candidate will have 3-7+ years of experience in handling employment litigation cases, including single plaintiff matters.

Duties

• Defend harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court.


• Represent clients in complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.


• Provide general employment-related advice and counsel.


• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.


• Conduct and defend depositions.


• Engage in law and motion work, including dispositive motions and discovery-related motions.


• Prepare case evaluations for clients.


• Manage cases proactively.


• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting mediation briefs.


• Attend court hearings and argue dispositive motions.


• Participate in arbitration and trial proceedings.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.


• 3-7+ years of employment litigation experience.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills.


• Strong case management abilities.


• Effective communication and advocacy skills.