Labor and Employment Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Milwaukee seeks a Labor and Employment Associate with 3–4 years of experience in employment litigation, including discrimination and wage-and-hour matters. The ideal candidate will have a JD from an ABA-approved school and be an active Wisconsin Bar member, with strong writing, research, and client relationship skills.

You will join a collaborative team handling discovery, motions, pleadings, negotiations, and trial preparation in state and federal courts, contributing to

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Experience with restrictive covenants and related litigation preferred.
• Demonstrated client relationship and business development skills.
• Ability to work in a busy, collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation, including discrimination and wage and hour cases.
• Provide advice and counseling on OSHA and traditional labor matters.
• Engage in discovery, motion practice, and draft pleadings and court filings.
• Participate in settlement conferences and negotiations.
• Assist with deal due diligence and trial preparation in state and federal courts.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Trial preparation

Discovery

Business development

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic Labor and Employment Associate to join its Milwaukee office. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in employment litigation, including discrimination and wage and hour cases, and will thrive in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Handle employment litigation, including discrimination and wage and hour cases.
• Provide advice and counseling on OSHA and traditional labor matters.
• Engage in discovery, motion practice, and draft pleadings and court filings.
• Participate in settlement conferences and negotiations.
• Assist with deal due diligence and trial preparation in state and federal courts.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in employment litigation.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Experience with restrictive covenants and related litigation preferred.
• Demonstrated client relationship and business development skills.
• Ability to work in a busy, collegial environment.

Education

• JD from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications

• Active member of the Wisconsin Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional work ethic and positive attitude.
• Experience with discovery and trial preparation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Backup Care for Dependents.