Associate Attorney - Trial and Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Flexible paid time off

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment assistance

Referral rewards

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an associate attorney in Los Angeles, CA with 2–6 years of litigation experience. The role covers general, product, premises, and catastrophic injury cases, with duties including depositions, discovery, motions, and pre-trial prep.

The ideal candidate will excel in research and writing, demonstrate strong oral advocacy, and manage multiple matters while communicating effectively with clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in Colorado.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Effective oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters.
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Review and analyze documents for production.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions.
• Attend hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents.
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in mediation/trial.
• Report effectively to clients.

Skills

Research & writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney with 2-6 years of litigation experience to join their office in Los Angeles, California. The role involves handling general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in depositions, discovery, motion practice, and pre-trial preparation, and must demonstrate excellent research and writing skills.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies
• Draft and respond to discovery requests
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in mediation/trial
• Report effectively to clients

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
• Admission to the bar in Colorado
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in Colorado

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills
• Proactive and organized
• Ability to interact positively with opposing counsel and clients

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible paid time off
• Performance bonuses
• Student debt repayment assistance
• Referral rewards
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives
• Wellbeing benefits including a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Inclusive parental leave
• Global mobility program