Associate Attorney Consumer Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

Pet insurance

Care services

401K matching

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to join its Consumer Litigation practice in New York, NY. This full-time role handles initiating new cases, drafting pleadings and briefs, managing discovery, and participating in depositions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of consumer or class action experience, strong research and writing skills, and a readiness to travel as needed. Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and New York Bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in consumer or class action litigation.
• Strong legal research and written/oral communication.
• Experience drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Proficient in managing discovery requests.
• Experience preparing for depositions.
• Excellent case and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage new cases.
• Draft pleadings and briefs.
• Generate and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Engage actively in case management.

Skills

Consumer litigation

Class action

Legal research

Written communication

Drafting pleadings

Discovery management

Deposition prep

Case management

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to join their Consumer Litigation practice group in New York, New York. This full-time role involves initiating new cases, drafting pleadings and briefs, managing discovery requests, and participating in depositions and case management. The position offers opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional growth.

Duties

• Initiate and manage new cases.
• Draft pleadings and briefs.
• Generate and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Engage actively in case management.

Requirements

• 3+ years of consumer or class action litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and communication skills.
• Experience in drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Proficiency in managing discovery requests.
• Experience in preparing for depositions.
• Excellent case and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance.

Certifications

Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Professionalism and accountability.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance with firm contributions.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with firm contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability, term life, and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental insurance for accident, hospital, and critical illness.
• Pet insurance.
• Care service resources for children and adults.
• 401K with matching.
• Parental leave at 100% pay and additional family leave support.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.