Employment Litigation Associate - Midlevel

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) plan

FSAs

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Voluntary benefits

Commuter benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a midlevel associate to join its Employment practice in Los Angeles, CA. The attorney will handle complex employment litigation for employers across industries, including single-plaintiff claims, wage and hour class actions, and workplace investigations.

The role emphasizes managing litigation, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting research, taking depositions, and participating in mediations and court appearances, with a focus on client counseling and risk

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California.
• 3–5 years of 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 in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prior experience at a law firm or sophisticated in‑house department preferred.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate to join its Employment practice in Los Angeles, California. The associate will handle complex employment litigation matters for employers across various industries, including single‑plaintiff claims, wage and hour class actions, and workplace investigations.

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.

Benefits

• 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).
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long‑term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.