Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Performance-based discretionary bonus

Merit-based advancement and growth

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an attorney for its New York City office to prosecute complex consumer and employment class and representative actions, including wage and hour disputes, unfair business practices, discrimination, and false advertising claims. The role involves handling sophisticated litigation against regional, national, and large corporate defendants in both state and federal courts.

The candidate will manage all phases of litigation, from inception to resolution, including

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in New York.
• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with discovery, motions, court appearances, and depositions.
• Willingness to travel periodically as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff-side class action and complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle cases involving wage and hour, consumer protection, discrimination, and unfair business practice claims.
• Conduct and manage all phases of discovery.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Appear in state and federal court proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, oral arguments, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to develop case strategies and advance client objectives.
• Maintain communication with clients and provide updates regarding case developments.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active New York bar license

Job description

Job Overview A growing plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an Attorney to join its New York City office. The position focuses on prosecuting complex consumer and employment class and representative actions involving wage and hour disputes, unfair business practices, discrimination, and false advertising claims. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation matters against regional, national, and large corporate defendants in both state and federal courts.

Duties

• Manage plaintiff-side class action and complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle cases involving wage and hour, consumer protection, discrimination, and unfair business practice claims.
• Conduct and manage all phases of discovery.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Appear in state and federal court proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, oral arguments, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to develop case strategies and advance client objectives.
• Maintain communication with clients and provide updates regarding case developments.
• Travel as needed in connection with litigation matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, court appearances, and depositions.
• Ability to manage complex litigation matters and competing deadlines.
• Experience with class actions, wage and hour litigation, or other complex litigation matters is preferred.
• Willingness to travel periodically as required.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of New York.

Skills

• Strong litigation and case management abilities.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong deposition and courtroom presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining independent responsibility for assigned matters.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Performance-based discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Merit-based advancement and compensation growth opportunities.
• Exposure to sophisticated plaintiff-side class action and complex litigation matters.