Aviation & Transportation Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Gym membership at Willis Tower

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney in Chicago, IL, with 4+ years of civil litigation experience to join a focused Aviation and Transportation Practice Group. The role emphasizes handling aviation, transportation, and products liability matters, with opportunities to advise on regulatory and risk-related aviation issues.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills, with a passion for developing a specialized practice in a

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience and an active Illinois bar license.
• Background in products liability, transportation, or insurance defense.
• Aviation or transportation experience, or a demonstrated interest, is a plus.
• Some coverage experience preferred but not required.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in developing a specialized practice within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in aviation, transportation, and products liability matters involving personal injury, property damage, and commercial disputes.
• Advise clients on regulatory, operational, and risk-related aviation issues, including familiarity with FAA regulations.
• Draft and negotiate complex contracts for aviation-related transactions.
• Participate in client meetings, depositions, hearings, and mediations, with travel as required.

Skills

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Legal research

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney in Chicago, IL, with 4+ years of civil litigation experience to join a focused Aviation and Transportation Practice Group. The role emphasizes handling aviation, transportation, and products liability matters, with opportunities to advise on regulatory and risk-related aviation issues.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills, with a passion for developing a specialized practice in a