Mid-Level Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

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Job Overview:

A law firm based in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Mid-Level Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with a robust background in employment litigation and a keen interest in arbitration and trial work. The ideal candidate will possess substantive experience in contentious and transactional aspects of employment law and strong academic and writing credentials.

Duties:

• Represent clients in employment litigation cases, including arbitration and trial proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employer policies, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and file position statements with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).
• Conduct witness interviews and depositions and gather evidence for litigation.
• Counsel clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Develop and draft workplace policies and procedures.
• Assist clients in designing and implementing employment training programs.
• Stay updated on recent legal developments and best practices in employment law.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of substantive experience in employment litigation.
• Experience with arbitration and trial work.
• Meaningful experience in transactional employment, including policy drafting and compliance counseling.
• Experience drafting EEOC position statements and DFEH responses.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting witness interviews and depositions.
• Superior academic and writing credentials.
• California Bar admission is required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and trial skills.
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating employment-related documents.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Detailed understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Company info

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