Associate Attorney - Litigation Focus

Profile

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with a focus on litigation in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves providing legal advice to diverse union and employee benefit plan clients, with a significant portion of time dedicated to litigation matters.

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, harassment, discrimination, 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

• Dedication to the labor movement.
• 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

• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

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