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Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027

About the Company


A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Associate for its San Francisco Bay Area office. This hybrid role offers flexibility, direct client contact, and courtroom experience, focusing on cases that impact California employment law. The San Francisco office of this premier public sector labor and employment law firm provides expertise in a number of areas, including: workplace harassment, discrimination, labor relations, disciplinary actions, wrongful termination, education law, student rights and student discipline, and affirmative action. Clients include municipalities, community college districts, school districts and private employers. The firm’s attorneys regularly present workshops to public agency officials in employment law, labor relations and public agency management. The work environment is relatively conservative; however, the firm’s attorneys generally describe colleagues as “supportive” and regularly meet outside of the office for lunch and other social activities. Client contact comes very early. Compensation is competitive with other firms of this size.


About the Role


This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms. Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued.


Responsibilities


  • Engage in extensive client contact.
  • Conduct substantive witness interviews.
  • Manage discovery processes.
  • Take and defend depositions.
  • Appear and defend motions in court regularly.
  • Oversee case management.
  • Draft dispositive motions, including demurrers and motions for summary judgment.


Qualifications


  • Licensed to practice law in California.
  • Over 5 years of experience in employment matters, including wage and hour, PAGA, and FLSA.
  • Prior employment litigation experience required.
  • Experience in 1st or 2nd chair trial, mediation, or dispute resolution is advantageous.
  • Experience in the public sector is a plus.


Required Skills


  • Strong client communication skills.
  • Proficient in case management and legal research.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.


Preferred Skills


Experience in the public sector is a plus.


Pay range and compensation package


Pay scale: $125000- $255000


Benefits include:


  • Competitive compensation.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
  • Performance-based bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Child care support and commuter benefits.
  • Disability insurance and paid maternity leave.
  • Student loan assistance.


Equal Opportunity Statement


Our representation is confidential, and candidates never pay a fee for our services.


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Job ID: 430218

Salary : $125,000 - $255,000

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