Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Hybrid work opportunities

Parental leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in civil litigation defense with 4–5 years of rideshare and UM/UIM experience. The ideal candidate is a California-licensed attorney capable of managing own cases and contributing to a team-driven environment with leadership potential.

Duties include handling court appearances, discovery, depositions, and motions, participating in mediations/arbitrations, and keeping clients updated while preparing for trials.

Qualifications

• Licensed in California
• 4–5 years civil litigation defense experience
• Rideshare and UM/UIM defense experience preferred
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
• State Bar of California license required

Responsibilities

• Handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, and motions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and pre-trial preparations.
• Provide updates to clients and prepare for trials.
• Report directly to a partner and manage own cases.

Skills

Litigation

Trial prep

Client mgmt

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in civil litigation defense to join its San Francisco, CA office. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in rideshare and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) defense litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with leadership potential.

Duties

• Handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, and motions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and pre-trial preparations.
• Provide updates to clients and prepare for trials.
• Report directly to a partner and manage own cases.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in California.
• 4-5 years of experience in civil litigation defense.
• Experience in rideshare and UM/UIM defense preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar of California license.

Skills

• Strong litigation and trial preparation skills.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Flexible schedules and hybrid work opportunities.
• Parental and family leave.
• Generous bonus program based on performance.