Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves providing legal advice to diverse union and employee benefit plan clients, representing unions in various legal settings, and handling litigation matters. The position requires dedication to the labor movement and strong advocacy skills.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with exemplary research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Spanish language skills and/or real estate experience is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Superb judgment and communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter.

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