Employment Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

FSAs

EAP

Job summary

Amlaw firm in San Francisco, CA seeks a midlevel employment litigation associate to handle complex matters for employers across diverse industries, providing substantial client contact and hands-on experience.

The successful candidate will draft pleadings, manage discovery, conduct legal research, take depositions, participate in mediations, and collaborate with partners to develop case strategy and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to California bar required or eligible.
• 3–5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions, including party and witness depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with clients on employment counseling and risk management.
• Work with partners and litigation teams on high-profile matters.
• Contribute to business development and client relations initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel employment litigation associate to join its team in San Francisco, CA. The associate will handle complex employment litigation matters for employers across various industries, offering substantial client contact and hands-on experience.

Duties

• Manage and support all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions, including party and witness depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with clients on employment counseling and risk management issues.
• Work closely with partners and litigation teams on high-profile and complex matters.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California.
• 3-5 years of relevant employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling California employment law matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience at a law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department preferred.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in California.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits such as accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.