Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

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Job Title: Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm based in San Francisco, CA, with a strong presence in labor, employment, and education law, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its litigation team. This opportunity, offered through a legal recruiting agency, provides a dynamic and flexible hybrid work environment focused on advancing public sector employment law. The role is designed for a skilled litigator with a deep understanding of employment statutes and courtroom advocacy, particularly in matters involving wage and hour regulations, PAGA, and FLSA claims.

Duties:

• Handle direct client communication and strategy development

• Conduct substantive interviews with witnesses

• Oversee and manage discovery, including document review and responses

• Take and defend depositions

• Prepare and argue motions, including dispositive and procedural filings

• Draft legal briefs such as:

  • Motions for summary judgment

  • Anti-SLAPP motions

  • Demurrers

  • Motions for judgment on the pleadings

• Appear regularly in court for motion hearings

• Collaborate on trial preparation and dispute resolution proceedings

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in California

• At least 5 years of hands-on litigation experience in employment law

• Familiarity with wage and hour matters, including class/PAGA claims and FLSA

• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently

• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with both in-office and remote tasks

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Current and valid California Bar membership

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing capabilities

• Confident oral advocate in hearings and proceedings

• Strategic thinking in litigation planning and execution

• Excellent organizational and case management skills

• Comfortable with fast-paced, high-stakes legal environments

• Experience in public sector representation (preferred)

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA

• A hybrid work environment is available

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life and AD&D insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Annual performance-based bonuses (based on billable hour targets)

• Opportunity to work on precedent-setting litigation in public sector law

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306