Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in single plaintiff employment litigation. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage cases from inception to resolution, providing strategic legal counsel while gaining valuable trial and arbitration experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in defending claims related to harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination in both state and federal courts. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful legal outcomes and foster a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in employment litigation with a focus on single plaintiff cases.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Defend harassment and discrimination claims in state and federal courts.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and manage cases from start to finish.
• Prepare for mediations and court hearings, ensuring thorough case preparation.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Communication Skills

Case Management

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Legal Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
2-13 yrs required

Posted on
Mar 21, 2025

Valid Through
Apr 20, 2025

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Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of employment litigation experience, specializing in single plaintiff cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in both state and federal courts. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage cases from start to finish, provide strategic legal counsel, and gain trial and arbitration experience.

Location:

Duties:

• Defend single plaintiff harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court.
• Represent clients in complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Provide general employment-related legal advice and counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, ensuring timely and thorough responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions as part of case development.
• Manage law and motion work, including preparing and responding to dispositive motions and motions to compel arbitration.
• Prepare case evaluations and offer strategic legal guidance to clients.
• Proactively manage cases, handling all aspects of case preparation and progression.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting mediation briefs.
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and argue dispositive motions.
• Gain experience in arbitration and trial settings.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Proven experience defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Experience defending complaints and charges before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Proficient in preparing and responding to discovery requests.
• Strong experience conducting and defending depositions.
• Ability to manage law and motion work, including dispositive motions and motions to compel arbitration.
• Arbitration and trial experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while meeting deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.