Class Action Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Continuing legal education (CLE)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Burbank, CA is seeking a Class Action Associate Attorney. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with both remote and in-person responsibilities and is suitable for a newly licensed attorney or a post-bar clerk.

You will prepare pleadings, participate in discovery, attend hearings virtually, and assist with settlement negotiations. Ideal candidates have a J.D., California Bar membership, strong research and writing skills, and a keen interest in employment law and class

Qualifications

• J.D. and active California Bar membership (0-3 years of litigation experience).
• Interest in employment law and/or class action litigation.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, including complaints and motions for settlement approval.
• Draft and respond to written discovery requests.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations, primarily virtual.
• Maintain extensive client contact for case updates and settlement discussions.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and case strategy sessions.
• Organize and manage case files to ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client advocacy

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Class Action Associate Attorney in Burbank, CA. This role offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote and in-person responsibilities. The position is ideal for a newly licensed attorney or post-bar clerk with a keen interest in employment law and class actions.

Duties

• Prepare pleadings, including complaints and motions for settlement approval.
• Draft and respond to written discovery requests.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations, primarily virtual.
• Maintain extensive client contact for case updates and settlement discussions.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and case strategy sessions.
• Organize and manage case files to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements

• J.D. and active California Bar membership (0-3 years of litigation experience).
• Demonstrated interest in employment law and/or class action litigation.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to client advocacy and professional growth.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Active California Bar membership

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Analytical skills
• Client advocacy
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education (CLE)