Employment Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and leave benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive work环境

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco seeks an Employment Associate to join its labor and employment practice. The role involves handling both litigation and advisory matters, including class actions and individual disputes, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and workplace policies.

The attorney will manage litigation matters, draft pleadings, advise clients, and draft employment agreements, working closely with a collaborative team to support employers across California.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience in both litigation and advisory work preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and California employment laws, including wage and hour regulations.
• Experience handling class or collective actions preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters, including class actions and single plaintiff cases.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Handle wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Defend class and collective actions, including PAGA claims.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace policies.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, termination, and severance agreements.
• Guide on reductions in force, compensation practices, and employee policies.
• Represent clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Collaborate with team members on litigation strategy and counseling.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Organization

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to California State Bar

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm in San Francisco, California, is seeking an Employment Associate to join its labor and employment practice. This role involves handling both litigation and advisory matters, including class actions and individual employment disputes. The position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of employment issues while advising clients on compliance, risk management, and workplace policies in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Manage employment litigation matters, including class actions and single plaintiff cases.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Handle matters involving wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
• Defend class and collective actions, including PAGA claims.
• Advise clients on employment law compliance and workplace policies.
• Draft and negotiate employment agreements, termination, and severance agreements.
• Guide on reductions in force, compensation practices, and employee policies.
• Represent clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
• Collaborate with team members on litigation strategy and client counseling.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience in both litigation and advisory work preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and California employment laws, including wage and hour regulations.
• Experience handling class or collective actions preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and leave benefits.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.