Employment Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to join a team dedicated to defending employers in a wide range of employment matters.

You will litigate in court, before agencies, and in mediations/arbitrations, while advising clients on labor laws. JD from ABA-accredited school and active MO bar required; IL bar preferred; 4+ years of employment litigation experience; strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 4+ years of litigation experience, with preference for employment law.
• Active MO bar admission required or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Active IL bar admission preferred.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its team in St. Louis, MO. The firm is dedicated to providing strategic solutions in employment and labor law, helping employers cultivate engaged and stable workforces.

Duties

Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.

Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for an employment law background.
• Active MO bar admission is required or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Active IL bar admission is also preferred.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active MO bar admission.
• Active IL bar admission preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently on various projects.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunity employer.