Business Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k

Full benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is recruiting a mid-level Business Litigation Associate for its Scottsdale, AZ office. The ideal candidate will have over three years of recent business litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Arizona with strong writing and drafting skills.

The role involves reviewing facts, analyzing legal issues, and assisting lead attorneys in pre-trial matters, motions, depositions, and complex cases, with focus on independent case management and adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in Arizona and in good standing.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices.
• Clear and effective drafting and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review fact patterns and provide accurate analysis and recommendations.
• Analyze legal issues effectively and accurately.
• Second chair complex cases or first chair simpler cases.
• Assist lead trial attorneys in pre-trial issues and proceedings.
• Prepare complex pre-trial motions and witness preparation.
• Take complex deposition testimony and manage motions for summary judgment.

Skills

Strong writing

Drafting skills

Case management

Team collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Business Litigation Associate for its Scottsdale, AZ office. The ideal candidate will have over three years of recent business litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Arizona. Strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials are essential.

Duties

• Review fact patterns and provide accurate analysis and recommendations.
• Analyze legal issues effectively and accurately.
• Second chair complex cases or first chair simpler cases.
• Assist lead trial attorneys in pre-trial issues and proceedings.
• Prepare complex pre-trial motions.
• Evaluate and implement pre-trial and witness preparation.
• Handle pre-trial motions in Federal and State courts.
• Manage small cases independently with minimal supervision.
• Handle modestly complex commercial cases independently.
• Prepare motions for summary judgment.
• Prepare deponents effectively.
• Take complex deposition testimony.
• Demonstrate experience in various substantive areas of law.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Arizona.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices.
• Ability to prepare basic litigation documents.
• Case management experience.
• Clear and effective drafting skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed.
• Provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organization and matter management skills.
• Work effectively with others as part of a team.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Arizona

Skills

• Strong writing and drafting skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage cases independently

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 401k
• Full benefits package