Labor amp Employment Mid-Level Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Norfolk, Virginia seeks a mid-level associate for its Labor & Employment Department. The role involves handling a wide range of employment matters for diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies.

You will defend wage/hour class actions, single-plaintiff cases, and support mass arbitration efforts, with opportunities to lead matters and grow professionally within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of labor and employment litigation experience at a leading law firm.
• Experience defending single-plaintiff employment cases, including depositions and dispositive motions.
• Mass arbitration experience preferred.
• Admission to the Virginia Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defending wage and hour class actions and collective actions, including discovery and witness interviews.
• Defend single-plaintiff employment cases in state and federal court and arbitration, managing discovery and drafting motions.
• Support mass arbitration practice by managing large volumes of individual claims and coordinating defense strategies.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and respond to EEOC and state agency charges.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and take ownership of matters for professional growth.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technology platforms

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Labor & Employment Department in Norfolk, Virginia. The candidate will work with a dynamic team handling a wide range of employment-related matters for diverse clients, including Fortune 500 companies and emerging businesses.

Duties

• Assist in defending wage and hour class actions and collective actions, including discovery and witness interviews.
• Defend single-plaintiff employment cases in state and federal court and arbitration, managing discovery and drafting motions.
• Support mass arbitration practice by managing large volumes of individual claims and coordinating defense strategies.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and respond to EEOC and state agency charges.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and take ownership of matters for professional growth.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant labor and employment litigation experience at a leading law firm.
• Experience defending single-plaintiff employment cases, including depositions and dispositive motions.
• Experience with wage and hour class actions and collective actions, including discovery and class certification issues.
• Mass arbitration experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in administrative hearings and advising on compliance issues preferred.
• Strong academic background with excellent research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Admission to the Virginia Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the Virginia Bar.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex litigation and arbitration matters.
• Proficiency with technology platforms for legal work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.