Senior Associate - Trial and Defense Labor and Employment

Profile

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior associate attorney with 5-8 years of experience in labor and employment to join their trial and defense practice in Los Angeles. This role involves handling high-exposure employment disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, and reasonable accommodation cases.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies
• Assess and respond to complaints in State and Federal court
• Draft and respond to discovery requests
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in mediation/trial
• Report effectively to clients

Requirements

• Labor and employment litigation experience required
• Admission to the bar in California
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in California

Skills

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible paid time off
• Performance bonuses
• Student debt repayment assistance
• Referral rewards
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives
• Wellbeing benefits including wellness activities and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Inclusive parental leave
• Global mobility program

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