Employment and Labor Litigation Associate Mid-Level

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

HSA and FSA options

401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Global wellness program access

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level Employment and Labor Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. 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.

The role focuses on advising on compliance, handling trade secret and mobility disputes, and defending organizations in wrongful termination and discrimination matters, with opportunities to lead investigations and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of litigation experience.
• Admitted to state bar or eligible for waiver.
• 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 at the executive level.
• Perform due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Negotiate executive employment and separation agreements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Client relations

Deposition skills

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Employment and Labor Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. 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 at the executive level.
• 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.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing briefs and motions.
• Ability to take and defend depositions.

Benefits

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