Associate Attorney Hybrid

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training

Remote work flexibility

Bonus program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation defense team. The ideal candidate will excel in research and writing and communicate clearly with clients and staff.

You will manage discovery through trial, prepare witnesses and filings, and coordinate with staff to keep case files organized. The role requires a California-bar licensed attorney with strong writing skills and deposition experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required and active California Bar license.
• Strong, concise communication and writing skills.
• Experience in personal injury, habitability, construction defect, insurance coverage, product liability, or professional liability litigation preferred.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions preferred.
• Familiarity with discovery procedures and drafting motions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery.
• Manage all facets of cases from discovery through trial.
• Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with staff.
• Review discovery requests and prepare responses.
• Supervise document reviews with legal team, clients, and vendors.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Prepare standard court filings.
• Keep accurate time records for client fees.

Skills

Research skills

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

None

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA, to join its dynamic civil litigation defense team. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing skills, a passion for advocacy, and excellent interpersonal abilities. This role offers remote work flexibility and a collegial work environment.

Duties

• Coordinate with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery.
• Manage all facets of cases from discovery through trial.
• Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with secretaries and other staff.
• Review and analyze discovery requests and prepare responses.
• Supervise document reviews with legal team, clients, and vendors.
• Assist with document reviews for responsiveness and privilege.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Prepare standard court filings.
• Keep accurate time records for client fees.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Strong, concise communication and writing skills.
• Experience in personal injury, habitability, construction defect, insurance coverage, product liability, or professional liability litigation preferred.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Experience in reporting to insurance carriers preferred.
• Experience in preparing/drafting/arguing demurrers, motions to strike, and motions for summary adjudication/judgment preferred.
• Familiarity with written and oral discovery required.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree.

Certifications

Active license with the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage cases from discovery through trial.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive training.
• Work-life balance with a billing requirement of 1800 hours annually.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Generous quarterly bonus structure.