Associate Attorney Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Poway, CA seeks an Associate Attorney with 0–1 year of civil litigation experience to join its litigation team. The role involves managing a plaintiffs-side caseload under the guidance of senior attorneys.

You will conduct legal research, draft documents, participate in discovery and motion practice, and engage in settlement negotiations while collaborating on case strategy. A JD from an accredited law school and active CA State Bar membership are required; strong writing,

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership.
• Preferred: one to two years of civil litigation experience.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently.
• Effective verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Professional judgment and proactive case management approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiffs-side caseload from filing to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Participate in discovery and motion practice.
• Engage in settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Case management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 0‑1 years of experience in Civil Litigation to join its litigation team in Poway, CA. The role involves managing a plaintiffs‑side caseload under the guidance of senior attorneys, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on litigation experience in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Manage plaintiffs‑side caseload from filing to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Participate in discovery and motion practice.
• Engage in settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy.

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar, in good standing.
• Preferred: one to two years of civil litigation experience.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines independently.
• Effective verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Professional judgment and proactive case management approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active California State Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Dental, health, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.