Senior Plaintiff-Side Employment Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Senior Plaintiff-Side Employment Attorney in Beverly Hills, California, to lead complex employment litigation and mentor legal teams. This role focuses on employee advocacy, requiring a skilled litigator to manage cases from initial evaluation through trial while exercising strong legal judgment and practical leadership.

Duties

• Manage a portfolio of employment cases from initial evaluation through litigation, settlement, and trial in California state and federal courts.
• Develop and execute case strategies for individual claims, wage-and-hour class actions, and PAGA representative actions.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Lead substantive meet-and-confer discussions and guide associate attorneys on strategy, preparation, and follow-through.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risks to provide clear recommendations to clients and firm leadership.
• Supervise and mentor associate attorneys, law clerks, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback on discovery and other work product to maintain case progression.
• Maintain proactive client communication and ensure accurate tracking of deadlines, assignments, and case developments.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to improve litigation practices, team performance, and client service.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• At least seven years of employment litigation experience, with substantial plaintiff-side experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling California wage-and-hour, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and PAGA claims.
• Experience litigating in both California state and federal courts.
• Ability to independently manage complex cases and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, negotiation, and deposition skills.
• Experience supervising attorneys or legal support staff and providing constructive guidance.
• Strong organizational skills, responsiveness, and accountability for deadlines and work quality.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Significant class action and PAGA litigation experience.
• Trial or arbitration experience in a lead or substantial supporting role.
• A demonstrated record of favorable settlements or litigation outcomes.
• Experience with complex discovery, expert witnesses, damages analysis, and dispositive motions.

Benefits

• Flexible work from home options available.

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