Class Action Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

FSA/HSA

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Class Action Litigation Associate for its Seattle, WA office. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to defending employers in a variety of employment-related legal matters.

The role involves defending wage and hour class/collective actions, advising employers on regulations, and representing them in court and at mediations. JD from ABA-accredited school and 3+ years experience required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• 3+ years of experience in class action litigation defense.
• Admitted to the Washington Bar in good standing.
• Strong desire for early courtroom exposure.
• Understanding of current agency enforcement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Handle defense of agency charges of discrimination and employment-related lawsuits, including wage and hour class/collective actions.
• Advise and train employers on employment laws and regulations.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration on employment matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Class Action Litigation Associate for its Seattle, WA office. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to defending employers in a variety of employment-related legal matters.

Duties

• Handle defense of agency charges of discrimination and employment-related lawsuits, including wage and hour class/collective actions.
• Advise and train employers on employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration on employment matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3+ years of experience in class action litigation defense work.
• Admitted to the Washington Bar and in good standing.
• Strong desire for early courtroom exposure.
• Understanding of current agency enforcement techniques.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
• 12 firm-paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick time accrual.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.