Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

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A law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team in San Jose, CA.

Job Overview:

The Employment Litigation Associate Attorney will be responsible for defending and litigating lawsuits related to a wide spectrum of employment-related claims and agency charges. The role involves advising, counseling, and training employers on various employment and labor law issues. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience, with a strong background in employment law. The ability to represent employers in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, especially in class/collective actions and various employment matters, is crucial. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving various employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Handle class action/PAGA matters (experience preferred but not required).
• Represent employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediation in employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4-6 years of experience, with a strong background in employment law.
• Current CA Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Education:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Current CA Bar admission in good standing.

Job Location:

San Jose, CA

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306