6 years' of experience

About Us:

Buchanan is a leading law firm with a strong national presence and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated employment lawyer to join our San Diego office.  The ideal candidate will have experience in employment law matters, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, and employment agreements.  Class action and PAGA experience is a significant plus.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on employment law issues
• Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions, and briefs
• Represent clients in employment-related litigation
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on employment law matters
• Assist with client consultations and negotiations

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar
• 6+ years of experience in employment law
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and potential bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to https://www.bipc.com/lateral-attorneys with the subject line "Employment Law Associate - San Diego Office."  Buchanan is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Salary Range:

$200K - $230K

California

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

3-5 years' of experience

Our Harrisburg office has an immediate opening for a Labor and Employment Attorney with 3-5 years’ experience.  The position offers the opportunity to work in our thriving Labor & Employment Practice Group, which involves engaging legal assignments and direct interaction with clients.  This role operates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.  We are seeking a candidate with exceptional academic achievements, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and manage their own workload, as well as excellent research and writing skills.  The ideal candidate would possess the capability to handle pressure and meet multiple deadlines.  Applications are required to include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.  The position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and 3-5 years’ experience. This is a non-partnership track position.

All Applicants are required to have bar admission in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

5-8 years' of experience

Our Harrisburg office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 5-8 years’ experience.  Experience practicing Labor and Employment law is preferred, but not mandatory.  The position offers the opportunity to work in our thriving Harrisburg Office and involves engaging legal assignments and direct interaction with clients.  This role operates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.  We are seeking a candidate with exceptional academic achievements, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and manage their own workload, as well as excellent research and writing skills.  The ideal candidate would possess the capability to handle pressure and meet multiple deadlines.  Additionally, applications are required to include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample.  The position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and 5 to 8 years’ experience as an associate attorney.  All Applicants are required to have bar admission in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

2-4 years' of experience

We have an immediate opening for a Labor and Employment Associate with 2-4 years' of experience.  This position, located in our Pittsburgh, PA office, provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience and work with attorneys at all levels, in an AMLAW 200 firm.  Previous employment experience and/or employment litigation experience is preferred, but not required.  We are seeking a candidate with exceptional academic achievements, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and manage their own workload, as well as excellent research and writing skills.  The ideal candidate would possess the capability to handle pressure and meet multiple deadlines.  Additionally, applications are required to include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.  Candidates must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania

Cover letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

2-4 years' of experience

Our Pittsburgh office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years' of experience.  We are seeking candidates with experience in both State and Federal Courts litigating complex matters, including antitrust, class action and other sophisticated issues.  This position offers the opportunity for client interaction, on-your-feet court experience and direct involvement in every aspect of litigation, including discovery, depositions, brief writing and trial.  We are looking to work with an associate who is ready, willing and able to take charge of cases, takes an active role in developing and implementing legal strategy and takes pride in delivering exceptionally thorough and persuasive legal memoranda, analysis and reasoning.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials; and strong research and writing skills and be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and ideally admitted in the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania

Cover letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

2-4 years' of experience

Our Miami office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years' of experience.  We are seeking candidates with experience in both State and Federal Courts litigating complex matters, including antitrust, class action and other sophisticated issues.  This position offers the opportunity for client interaction, on-your-feet court experience and direct involvement in every aspect of litigation, including discovery, depositions, brief writing and trial.  We are looking to work with an associate who is ready, willing and able to take charge of cases, takes an active role in developing and implementing legal strategy and takes pride in delivering exceptionally thorough and persuasive legal memoranda, analysis and reasoning.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials; and strong research and writing skills and be admitted to practice in Florida and ideally admitted in the Southern District of Florida.

Florida

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

3-5 years' of experience

Our Tampa office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years' of experience.  We are seeking candidates with experience in both State and Federal Courts litigating complex matters, including antitrust, class action and other sophisticated issues.  This position offers the opportunity for client interaction, on-your-feet court experience and direct involvement in every aspect of litigation, including discovery, depositions, brief writing and trial.  We are looking to work with an associate who is ready, willing and able to take charge of cases, takes an active role in developing and implementing legal strategy and takes pride in delivering exceptionally thorough and persuasive legal memoranda, analysis and reasoning.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials; and strong research and writing skills and be admitted to practice in Florida and ideally admitted in the Middle District of Florida.

Florida

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

2-5 years' of experience

Our Harrisburg office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 2-5 years' of commercial litigation experience.  We are looking for candidates with experience in both State and Federal Courts litigating complex matters, including antitrust, class action and other sophisticated issues.  Candidates must be self-starters with excellent research and writing skills.  This position offers the opportunity for client interaction, on-your-feet court experience and direct involvement in every aspect of litigation including discovery, depositions, brief writing and trial.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and prior litigation experience.  Pennsylvania bar admission required. 

Pennsylvania

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

4-7 years’ of experience

Our Pittsburgh office has an immediate opening for a mid/senior level attorney who has 4-7 years’ experience practicing Labor and Employment law.  Interested candidates must be seasoned attorneys who can take on significant responsibility handling employment litigation, administrative matters, and client counseling across a range of employment areas, including without limitation, wage & hour, ADA, ADEA, class and collective action, Title VII, and Title IX.  Traditional labor experience would be helpful but not required.

The position offers the opportunity to work in our thriving Labor and Employment Practice Group, which involves engaging legal assignments and direct interaction with clients.  This role operates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.  We are seeking a candidate with exceptional academic achievements, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and manage their own workload, as well as excellent research and writing skills.  The ideal candidate would possess the capability to handle pressure and meet multiple deadlines.  Additionally, applications are required to include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.  Candidates must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

4-6 years' of experience

We have an immediate opening for an Associate attorney in our Immigration Practice Group.  This position provides a fantastic opportunity to enhance your cutting-edge immigration knowledge with increased client contact, in an AMLAW 200 firm while working on high value immigration matters.  The position also provides additional opportunities to work with attorneys at all levels within the Labor, Employment, Benefits, & Immigration Section of the Firm.  Previous immigration and labor and employment experience is required, specifically with Employment based immigration (temporary visas as well as permanent residence).  Candidates must have excellent knowledge of immigration law and practice backed up with strong academic credentials and research skills.

• Handling a diverse caseload of immigration matters such as non-immigrant visa applications and petitions, employment-based and family-based green card processes, naturalization applications, waivers of inadmissibility, and I-9 compliance.
• Conducting legal research into immigration laws, regulations and policies to provide accurate advice to clients.
• Collaborating with other attorneys, shareholders, paralegals and administrative personnel on complex immigration matters.
• Drafting legal documents, such as forms, letters in support, petition packages, and correspondence. This may include H-1B, O-1, P-1, E-2, L-1A/B, NIW, EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-1C, J-1 waiver, Labor Certification/PERM cases, RFE, NOID and Audit responses, as well as other complex immigration projects.
• Taking ownership of cases from beginning to end with limited supervision and assistance. Utilizing and enhancing proficiency of case processing to handle each step in the life cycle of legal matters.
• Contributing to case strategy and analysis by employing creativity, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Representing clients in interviews, and other proceedings.
• Communicating with clients, government agencies, and other parties involved in immigration cases.
• Staying updated on changes in immigration laws and policies to ensure compliance and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Assisting in business development efforts, client consultations, and networking activities to grow the immigration practice.
• Participating in and conducting training programs, seminars, and professional development opportunities to enhance legal knowledge and skills.
• Participating in immigration practice group strategy meetings, practice development meetings, and other events for teambuilding.
• Upholding ethical standards and maintaining client confidentiality throughout all interactions and transactions.
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date accounting of time spent on each project.

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

4-7 years’ of experience

Our New York/Newark office has an immediate opening for a mid/senior level attorney who has 4-7 years’ experience practicing Labor and Employment law.  Interested candidates must be seasoned attorneys who can take on significant responsibility handling employment litigation, administrative matters, and client counseling across a range of employment areas, including without limitation, wage & hour, ADA, ADEA, class and collective action, Title VII, and Title IX.  Traditional labor experience would be helpful but not required.

The position offers the opportunity to work in our thriving Labor and Employment Practice Group, which involves engaging legal assignments and direct interaction with clients.  This role operates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.  We are seeking a candidate with exceptional academic achievements, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and manage their own workload, as well as excellent research and writing skills.  The ideal candidate would possess the capability to handle pressure and meet multiple deadlines.  Additionally, applications are required to include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.  Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York or New Jersey with admission in Pennsylvania being recommended, but not required.

New York or New Jersey with admission to Pennsylvania being recommended, but not required

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

4-7 years’ of experience

Our Washington, DC office has an immediate opening for a mid/senior level attorney who has 4-7 years’ experience practicing Labor and Employment law.  Interested candidates must be seasoned attorneys who can take on significant responsibility handling employment litigation, administrative matters, and client counseling across a range of employment areas, including without limitation, wage & hour, ADA, ADEA, class and collective action, Title VII, and Title IX.  Traditional labor experience would be helpful but not required.

The position offers the opportunity to work in our thriving Labor and Employment Practice Group, which involves engaging legal assignments and direct interaction with clients.  This role operates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.  We are seeking a candidate with exceptional academic achievements, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and manage their own workload, as well as excellent research and writing skills.  The ideal candidate would possess the capability to handle pressure and meet multiple deadlines.  Additionally, applications are required to include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.  Candidates must be admitted to practice in Washington, DC with admission in Pennsylvania being recommended, but not required. 

Washington, DC with admission to Pennsylvania being recommended, but not required

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

5-8 years' of experience

Our Philadelphia office has an immediate opening for a mid/senior level attorney who has 5-8 years’ experience practicing Labor and Employment law.  Experience handling class and collective actions and wage & hour matters required.  Interested candidates must be seasoned attorneys who can take on significant responsibility handling employment litigation, administrative matters, and client counseling across a range of employment areas, including without limitation, ADA, ADEA, Title VII and Title IX.  Traditional labor experience would be helpful but not required.

The position offers the opportunity to work in our thriving Labor and Employment Practice Group, which involves engaging legal assignments and direct interaction with clients.  This role operates within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.  We are seeking a candidate with exceptional academic achievements, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently and manage their own workload, as well as excellent research and writing skills.  The ideal candidate would possess the capability to handle pressure and meet multiple deadlines.  Additionally, applications are required to include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.  The position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and applicants are required to have bar admission in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Pennsylvania

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

4-6 years' of experience

Our Newark office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 4-6 years' of commercial litigation experience.  We are looking for candidates with experience in both State and Federal Courts litigating complex matters, including antitrust, class action and other sophisticated issues.  Candidates must be self-starters with excellent research and writing skills.  This position offers the opportunity for client interaction, on-your-feet court experience and direct involvement in every aspect of litigation including discovery, depositions, brief writing and trial.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and prior litigation experience.  New Jersey bar admission required.

New Jersey

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

3-5 years' of experience

Our Charlotte office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years' of commercial litigation experience.  We are looking for candidates with experience in both State and Federal Courts litigating complex matters, including antitrust, class action and other sophisticated issues.  Candidates must be self-starters with excellent research and writing skills.  This position offers the opportunity for client interaction, on-your-feet court experience and direct involvement in every aspect of litigation including discovery, depositions, brief writing and trial.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and prior litigation experience.  North Carolina bar admission required.

North Carolina

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

4-8 years' of experience

We have an immediate opening for a registered patent attorney with 4-8 years’ of patent prosecution experience.  A Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field is required.  This position requires the ability to interact directly with clients, think critically, quickly understand new technologies, and write well.  Litigation, pre-litigation, and risk management experience is beneficial but not required.  Responsibilities will include drafting patent applications and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent offices around the world.  Candidates must already be registered to practice before the USPTO.  The successful candidate may be a resident in Wilmington, DE; King of Prussia, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, PA; Alexandria, VA or Washington, DC.

USPTO and Single or Multiple State Bar Admission

Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

Our San Diego office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Staff Attorney.  This position provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience, including depositions and client contact, in an AMLAW 200 firm while working on complex, high-stakes litigation.  The position also provides additional opportunities to work with attorneys at all levels within the Healthcare Litigation Practice Group.  Previous professional liability, medical malpractice and general liability experience is preferred, but not required.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong research and writing skills and be admitted to practice in California.

To be considered for the position, interested individuals must apply at https://www.bipc.com/lateral-attorneys

Salary Information: $125K - $150K

California

Cover letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com

3-5 years' of experience

Our San Diego office has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience.  We are looking to work with an associate who is ready, willing and able to take charge of cases, take an active role in developing and implementing legal strategy and takes pride in delivering exceptionally thorough and persuasive legal memoranda, analysis and reasoning.  This position provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience, including depositions and client contact, in an AMLAW 200 firm while working on complex, high-stakes litigation.  The position also provides additional opportunities to work with attorneys at all levels within the Healthcare Litigation Practice Group.  Previous professional liability, medical malpractice and general liability experience is preferred, but not required.  Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong research and writing skills and be admitted to practice in California.

To be considered for the position, interested individuals must apply at https://www.bipc.com/lateral-attorneys

Salary Information:

$155K - $195K

California

Cover letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample

All questions should be directed to Rhonda Fulginiti at rhonda.fulginiti@bipc.com