Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term, long-term disability, and/

Life insurance

Paid parking

Generous paid time off

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee discount program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team in Santa Clarita, California. The role offers a long-term career track with opportunities for professional growth in consumer rights advocacy and civil litigation under California law.

This position requires California Bar admission and 1–5 years of legal experience, with opportunities to counsel clients, participate in hearings, and mentor junior attorneys within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California (CA Bar admission required).
• 1–5 years of legal experience, including internships, clerkships, or law school clinics.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Appear in California state court for hearings, trial calls, and final status conferences.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and review opposing parties' submissions.
• Assist in preparing motions and supporting trial preparation.
• Independently prepare, draft, and argue substantive motions.
• Take primary responsibility for case strategy and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in hearings and trial calls with autonomy.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team in Santa Clarita, California. This role offers a long-term career track with opportunities for professional growth and development in consumer rights advocacy and civil litigation under California law.

Duties

• Appear in California state court for hearings, trial calls, and final status conferences.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and review opposing parties' submissions.
• Assist in preparing motions and supporting trial preparation.
• Independently prepare, draft, and argue substantive motions.
• Take primary responsibility for case strategy and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in hearings and trial calls with autonomy.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in California (admission to the CA Bar required).
• 1-5 years of legal experience, including relevant internships, clerkships, or law school clinics.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid parking.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee discount program.