Associate - Litigation and Trial - Supreme Court and Appellate

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Family planning resources

Retirement planning

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate Practice in Costa Mesa, CA. The role involves working on high-stakes appeals and key trial-court motions with a nationally recognized team.

The candidate will draft merits and amicus briefs, collaborate with trial teams, and handle complex litigation and pro bono matters in a collaborative environment. JD required and appellate clerkship preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an appellate clerkship.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Experience in appellate litigation at a firm or in government service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trial teams to frame and preserve issues for appeal.
• Craft merits and amicus briefs for appellate cases.
• Engage in complex litigation and dispositive motions in lower courts.
• Represent clients in high-profile pro bono matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

JD degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Supreme Court and Appellate Practice in Costa Mesa, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes appeals and key trial-court motions with a nationally recognized team.

Duties

• Collaborate with trial teams to frame and preserve issues for appeal.
• Craft merits and amicus briefs for appellate cases.
• Engage in complex litigation and dispositive motions in lower courts.
• Represent clients in high-profile pro bono matters.

Requirements

• Completion of an appellate clerkship.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Experience in appellate litigation at a firm or in government service preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the United States.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings support.