Mid-Level Litigation Associate Employee Rights amp Class Action Advocacy

BCG Attorney Search; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic law firm as a Mid-Level Litigation Associate, focusing on employee rights and class action advocacy. This role emphasizes impactful legal actions for workers, particularly in pay equity and labor protections. Ideal candidates will have 3-8 years of litigation experience, with a passion for workplace fairness and a commitment to systemic change. Enjoy a collaborative, mission-driven environment with flexibility for remote work, where your contributions will make a significant difference in advocating for workers' rights.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law.
• Familiarity with wage laws and group redress mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in workplace pay violation cases.
• Manage complex multiparty litigation phases.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Knowledge of Wage Laws

Research Skills

Oral Advocacy Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California State Bar Admission

Job description

Mid-Level Litigation Associate - Employee Rights & Class Action Advocacy

Company: BCG Attorney Search

Experience: 2-14 years required

Location: Glendale, CA, United States

Posted on: May 02, 2025

Valid Through: Jun 01, 2025

Profile

A law firm is actively seeking a driven and experienced litigation associate to join its dynamic team advocating for workers' rights. The role focuses on group-based legal disputes involving pay equity and statutory labor protections, emphasizing impactful legal actions on behalf of employee groups. The environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and offers flexibility for remote work. Attorneys with a strong sense of justice and commitment to systemic change are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in legal actions concerning workplace pay violations, including collective and representative litigation.
• Manage all phases of complex multiparty litigation, including strategy development, discovery, depositions, and motions.
• Draft legal briefs, pleadings, and correspondence in wage-related litigation involving multiple plaintiffs.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and trial proceedings when necessary.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys focused on labor rights and community advocacy.
• Analyze wage records, employment contracts, and timekeeping data to support case development.
• Advocate for clients in actions related to statutory employment violations under state and federal law.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3 to 8 years of hands-on litigation experience, ideally with employee-focused legal claims or large-scale employment disputes.
• Experience handling procedural aspects of coordinated or class proceedings.
• Familiarity with relevant wage laws, employment statutes, and group redress mechanisms.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-impact work environment with varied case types and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of cases while collaborating with a broader legal team.

Educational Background & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Good standing admission to the California State Bar (or eligible via waiver/reciprocity).
• Continuing legal education in labor/employment law or litigation is a plus.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for workplace fairness and ethical responsibility.
• Ability to build client trust and handle sensitive employee matters.
• Eagerness to work in a socially conscious environment without billable hour pressure.