Labor and Employment Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonuses and incentives

Firm benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level to senior associate for its Labor and Employment group in San Francisco, CA. The candidate will have 3–5 years in employment litigation with a strong trial interest and a track record of handling complex matters.

The role offers a hybrid schedule within a collaborative team and supports California practice, focusing on wage-and-hour defense, class actions, and high-stakes litigation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in employment litigation.
• California bar admission is required.
• Experience defending wage & hour claims and class actions is desired.

Responsibilities

• Defend wage and hour claims, including complex class actions.
• Support the California practice in high-stakes employment litigation matters.
• Engage in trial work and manage elements of class action defense.

Skills

Trial work

Writing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Hybrid schedule

Bonuses

Benefits

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

A law firm seeks a mid-level to senior associate to join its Labor and Employment group in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in employment litigation with a strong interest in trial work. This role supports the firm's California practice and offers a hybrid schedule within a collaborative team environment.

Duties

• Defend wage and hour claims, including complex class action lawsuits.
• Support the California practice in high-stakes employment litigation matters.
• Engage in trial work and manage various aspects of class action defense.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in employment litigation.
• California bar admission is required.
• Experience in defending wage and hour claims and class action lawsuits is desired.

Education

• Superior academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of California.

Skills

• Strong desire for and capability in trial work.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collegial team environment.
• Hybrid schedule available.
• Discretionary bonuses and incentive packages.
• Firm-sponsored benefit programs.

Associates say that this firm offers an attractive work/life balance along with a laid-back atmosphere. Inclusion, they say, is a part of the firm’s culture. They also advise that career progression opportunities are available to those who are highly-motivated and willing to be inquisitive.