Single Plaintiff Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in California is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of employment litigation experience. The role involves managing cases related to harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination claims in both state and federal courts. Candidates should possess strong legal research and communication skills, along with the ability to handle depositions and trial proceedings. The firm offers a supportive work environment with competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Experience in arbitration and trial settings.

Responsibilities

• Defend harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination claims.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Manage cases from start to finish.

Skills

Legal Research

Communication

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
Apr 02, 2025

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Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of employment litigation experience to handle single plaintiff harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. The ideal candidate will have experience in both state and federal court, defending clients in complaints and charges before agencies such as the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner. The position involves case management, discovery, depositions, law and motion work, and both arbitration and trial experience.

Location:

Duties:

• Defend single plaintiff harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court.
• Represent clients before the CRD, EEOC, and/or California Labor Commissioner.
• Provide general employment-related advice and counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle law and motion work, including dispositive motions, motions to compel arbitration, and discovery-related motions.
• Prepare case evaluations for clients and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Proactively manage and handle cases from start to finish.
• Prepare for and attend mediations, including drafting mediation briefs.
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and argue dispositive motions.
• Participate in arbitration and trial proceedings.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Strong background in defending harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Experience representing clients before the CRD, EEOC, and California Labor Commissioner.
• Proven ability to prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions.
• Expertise in law and motion work, including dispositive motions and motions to compel arbitration.
• Experience in arbitration and trial settings.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and effectively.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with teams while also working independently.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.