Senior Employment Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance & LTD

Employee assistance program

Optional insurance benefits

Student loan refinancing

Dependent and pet life insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Woodland Hills, CA seeks a senior employment litigation associate with 7+ years of experience managing matters from inception through resolution.

You will draft pleadings, handle depositions, argue motions, supervise junior attorneys, and coordinate with litigation teams while advising clients on strategy, timelines, and risk. This role requires California bar admission and a strong track record in wage-and-hour, discrimination, and class actions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Admitted to practice in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation cases from start to finish.
• Draft and respond to discovery and pleadings.
• Draft and argue both dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear at hearings and lead or participate in mediations.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage case strategy.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys.
• Collaborate with litigation teams.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a senior employment litigation associate in Woodland Hills, California. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience managing employment litigation matters independently, from inception through resolution.

Duties

• Manage employment litigation cases from start to finish.
• Draft and respond to discovery and pleadings.
• Draft and argue both dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear at hearings and lead or participate in mediations.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage case strategy.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys.
• Collaborate with litigation teams.

Requirements

• Experience in labor and employment law, including wage-and-hour claims, discrimination, harassment, class actions, and PAGA cases.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Admitted to practice in California.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits such as critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Student loan refinancing program.
• Life insurance for dependents and pet insurance.