Junior Labor and Employment Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training programs

Coaching and mentoring program

ABA Well-Being Pledge

Participation in retreats

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is assisting a Boise, ID law firm in recruiting a Junior Labor and Employment Associate to join a collaborative team advising employers on complex workplace issues. The role involves assisting with wage and hour class actions, discrimination claims, workplace investigations, and day-to-day employment matters, with opportunities for motion practice and discovery.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited school, be or soon to be admitted to the Idaho or Oregon Bar,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active Idaho or Oregon State Bar membership, or a recent JD graduate who has passed or is registered for the Bar Exam.
• Coursework or experience in Labor and Employment law.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling wage and hour class actions and discrimination claims.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide employment counseling.
• Engage in labor relations and manage day-to-day employment matters.
• Participate in litigation processes, including motion practice and discovery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Intellectual curiosity

Employment litigation

Mediation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Labor and Employment Associate to join its team in Boise, ID. The successful candidate will work with a collaborative group of attorneys advising employers on complex workplace issues across various industries.

Duties

• Assist in handling wage and hour class actions and discrimination claims.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide employment counseling.
• Engage in labor relations and manage day-to-day employment matters.
• Participate in litigation processes, including motion practice and discovery.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership with the Idaho or Oregon State Bar, or recent JD graduate who passed or is registered for the Bar Exam.
• Coursework or experience in Labor and Employment law.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Membership with the Idaho or Oregon State Bar.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to client service.
• Experience with employment litigation and mediation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs and retreats.
• Coaching and mentoring program.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge.