Senior Employment Defense Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K

Pet insurance

Referral program

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Employment Defense Litigation Attorney to defend employers in workplace-related claims from inception to resolution. The role offers hybrid and remote work flexibility and requires strong writing, research, and courtroom advocacy.

You will manage discovery, draft motions, take depositions, and coordinate with senior attorneys to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining excellent client communication and case management.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 6+ years of employment defense litigation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters.
• Knowledge of evidentiary objections in discovery.
• Excellent time management and deadline-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery.
• Draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions.
• Proactively manage client communications throughout litigation.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to clients and compliance with case management.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation advocacy

Discovery management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Employment Defense Litigation Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA. This role offers hybrid and remote work flexibility. The attorney will defend employers in workplace-related claims, managing cases from inception to resolution, and collaborating with experienced attorneys to achieve favorable outcomes.

Duties

• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery.
• Draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions.
• Proactively manage client communications throughout litigation.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to clients, complying with case management requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 6+ years of employment defense litigation experience.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters.
• Substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in discovery.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Effective advocacy skills.
• Proficient in managing complex litigation processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending account and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative company culture fostering career growth.