Associate Attorney - Public Entity Labor and Employment

BCG Attorney Search; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Riverside, CA seeks an Associate Attorney for its Public Entity Labor and Employment Practice Group. The candidate should have a strong background in labor and employment law, especially in the public sector, with excellent legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities include handling matters for public and private clients, preparing cases for trial or arbitration, conducting depositions, managing discovery, and developing litigation plans with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Active California bar
• Minimum of three years of labor and employment experience.
• Public sector labor law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle labor and employment matters for public and private clients.
• Prepare cases for trial or arbitration, including proceedings.
• Conduct depositions and manage discovery processes.
• Support senior attorneys with legal memoranda and advice.
• Develop and execute litigation plans independently.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Public sector labor law

Negotiation

Court proceedings

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for their Public Entity Labor and Employment Practice Group in Riverside, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor and employment law, particularly within the public sector, and demonstrate excellent legal research and writing skills.

Duties

• Handle labor and employment matters for public and private clients.
• Prepare cases for trial or arbitration, including participation in proceedings.
• Conduct depositions and manage discovery processes.
• Support senior attorneys with legal advice and memorandum preparation.
• Develop and execute litigation plans independently.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience with public sector clients preferred.
• Knowledge of public sector labor laws and collective bargaining.
• Strong writing skills, particularly in motions for summary judgment.
• Ability to manage cases with limited supervision.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Self-starter with impeccable judgment and follow-through.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and hard-working attitude.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.