Employment Litigation Associate - Midlevel

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO and 11 holidays annually

401(k) retirement planning

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits: accident, life, in

pet insurance

Commuter and transit programs

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a midlevel associate to join its employment practice in San Francisco. The attorney will handle complex employment litigation for employers across industries, including single-plaintiff claims, wage-hour class actions, and workplace investigations, with significant client interaction.

JD from an accredited law school and California admission are required, with 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California.
• 3-5 years of relevant employment litigation experience.
• Experience with California employment law.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience at a law firm or in-house legal department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with clients on employment counseling.
• Work with partners on complex matters.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Multi-tasking

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate to join its employment practice in San Francisco. The associate will handle complex employment litigation for employers across various industries, including single-plaintiff claims, wage and hour class actions, and workplace investigations. This role offers significant client interaction and collaboration with partners on strategic matters.

Duties

• Manage all phases of employment litigation in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Collaborate with clients on employment counseling
• Work with partners on complex matters
• Contribute to business development initiatives

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to practice in California

3-5 years of relevant employment litigation experience

Experience with California employment law

Strong legal research and writing skills

Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

Prior experience at a law firm or in-house legal department preferred

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Certifications

Admission to practice in California

Skills

Strong legal research and writing skills

Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, and pet insurance
• Commuter and transit programs
• Annual discretionary bonus