Associate - Trial and Defense

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Flexible paid time off

Referral rewards

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Engaging culture with social events

Inclusive parental leave

Global mobility program

Comprehensive health benefits

Robust disability coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for a motivated insurance defense trial and litigation associate for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 0 to 3 years of experience and a Juris Doctor degree, as well as admission to the Arizona bar.

This position involves managing a caseload of high exposure litigation across the nation, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research. The firm offers hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in litigation.
• Admission to the Arizona bar required.
• Experience taking depositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters.
• Take depositions, attend hearings, and mediations as required.
• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Monitor trials and evaluate trial records for appeal errors.
• Conduct legal research using legal databases.
• Develop arguments for appeals from briefs and trial transcripts.

Skills

Exceptional legal writing and communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Nexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an insurance defense trial and litigation associate with 0 to 3 years of experience to join its Chicago, IL office. This role involves defending high exposure litigation nationwide, including trials and trial monitoring. The ideal candidate is proactive, motivated, organized, and possesses superior oral argument, research, and writing skills.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of 25-30 matters.
• Take depositions, attend hearings, and mediations as required.
• Draft and submit pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Monitor trials and evaluate trial records for appeal errors.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and Nexis.
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production.
• Develop arguments for appeals from briefs and trial transcripts.
• Evaluate insurance policies and analyze claims for coverage issues.
• Investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.
• Report actively and effectively to insurance carrier clients and insureds.
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation.

Requirements

• Admission to the Arizona bar.
• Litigation experience.
• Experience taking depositions.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Arizona bar.

Skills

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Referral rewards.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives.
• Inclusive parental leave.
• Global mobility program.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Robust disability coverage.