Employment Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Pet insurance

Referral program

Professional development

Mediation/arbitration exposure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to defend employers in workplace-related claims while handling cases from inception to resolution. The role offers a flexible remote component and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced attorneys.

Key duties include managing discovery, drafting motions, taking depositions, and maintaining proactive client communications. California licensure and a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in California.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery in complex matters.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery including propounding and responding to discovery.
• Draft and argue motions, and take and defend depositions.
• Proactively manage client communications throughout litigation.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to clients and comply with case management requirements.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Litigation management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate in Costa Mesa, California. This role offers remote work flexibility, allowing for a portion of the workweek to be conducted remotely. The position involves defending employers in various workplace-related claims, managing cases from inception to resolution, and collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Duties

Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery. Draft and argue motions, and take and defend depositions. Proactively manage client communications throughout litigation. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to clients, complying with case management requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.


• Licensed to practice in the State of California.


• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.


• Experience handling discovery for complex matters.


• Substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in discovery.


• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research skills.


• Effective advocacy skills.


• Proficient in managing complex litigation matters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 401K.


• Pet insurance coverage.


• Referral program.


• Professional development opportunities through tailored education and training programs.


• Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases.


• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.