Attorney - Employee Benefits and Labor Focus

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Attorney with a focus on employee benefits and traditional labor to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice to union clients and handle various stages of litigation, including wage and hour class actions and employee benefits litigation.

Duties

• Provide general and legal advice to diverse union clients.
• Handle all stages of litigation, including harassment and discrimination cases.
• Represent unions at grievance arbitration hearings and before administrative agencies.
• Conduct union staff and steward trainings.
• Attend Trust Fund client meetings and handle ERISA-related litigation.
• Defend employee benefit plan and union clients in administrative hearings and court.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing in California.
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented with exemplary research and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional evening or weekend work required.
• Spanish language skills and/or real estate experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar License.

Skills

• Superb judgment and communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management abilities.

Benefits

• Participation in a defined benefit pension plan.
• Annual employer 401(k) contribution equal to 5% of salary.
• 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents.
• Group life and AD&D insurance.
• Group Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Employer-provided cell phone and laptop.
• Paid holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Dependent care benefits.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Option to participate in a tax-free student loan assistance program.
• Eligibility for bonuses.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306