Employment and Labor Litigation Associate Mid-Level

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Parental leave

HSA/FSA health accounts

401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Global wellness program

Flex Time Away / reduced schedule

Bar registration fees covered

In-house pro bono counsel support

Matching gift programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a mid-level Employment and Labor Litigation Associate to provide high‑level advice on employment law compliance and defend companies in complex actions. The role involves drafting, depositions, and strategic case management.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of litigation experience, strong writing and client-relations skills, and the ability to manage matters independently; trial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of litigation experience.
• JD degree and bar admission or eligibility to waive.
• Strong writing and client-relations skills.
• Ability to manage litigation independently; trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advice on employment law compliance issues.
• Litigate trade secret and employee mobility cases.
• Defend companies in wrongful termination and discrimination disputes.
• Conduct workplace investigations, including C-suite matters.
• Perform due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Negotiate executive employment and separation agreements.

Skills

Litigation

Writing skills

Client relations

Deposition experience

Trial readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Employment and Labor Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, providing high-level advice on employment law compliance, and defending companies in complex employment actions.

Duties

• Provide day-to-day advice on employment law compliance issues.
• Litigate trade secret and employee mobility cases.
• Defend companies in wrongful termination and discrimination disputes.
• Conduct workplace investigations, including C-suite matters.
• Perform due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Negotiate executive employment and separation agreements.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing and client relations skills.
• Ability to manage litigation independently.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Admitted to the state bar or eligible to waive in.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

State bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in drafting and arguing briefs and motions.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Parental leave and family benefits.
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program access.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for state bar registration and professional associations.
• In-house pro bono counsel support.
• Matching gift programs for donations.