Junior Labor and Employment Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Junior Labor and Employment Associate to join our team in Portland, OR or Boise, ID. The successful candidate will support a collaborative group advising employers on complex workplace issues across industries.

The role focuses on wage-and-hour and discrimination matters, workplace investigations, labor relations, and employment litigation from intake to resolution, with a emphasis on client service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active Idaho or Oregon State Bar membership or pending Bar Exam eligibility.
• Coursework or experience in Labor and Employment law.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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 employment litigation from intake through resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Judgment and initiative

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission or eligibility (Idaho or Oregon)

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Junior Labor and Employment Associate to join its team in Portland, OR or Boise, ID. The successful candidate will work with a collaborative team 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 employment litigation from intake through resolution.

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.
• Experience with employment litigation, including motion practice and mediation.

Education

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

Certifications

• Membership with the Idaho or Oregon State Bar.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
• Sound judgment and initiative.
• Commitment to client service and team success.

Benefits

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