Catastrophic Loss and General Liability Defense Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Access to corporate discount programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Catastrophic Loss and General Liability Defense Associate in San Francisco. The role offers a chance to join a dynamic national coordinating counsel team and build a close relationship with a national client. A flexible, hybrid work arrangement is available.

The candidate will handle case work from pleadings to hearings, collaborate across offices, and manage a full civil defense docket while maintaining clear client communication. JD and CA admission required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in California.
• 4+ years of civil defense experience including premises liability, catastrophic loss, and general liability.
• Experience with dispositive motion practice and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to manage complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Provide clients with status reports and timely updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & oral communication

Legal project management

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Catastrophic Loss and General Liability Defense Associate in San Francisco, California. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic national coordinating counsel team, providing a chance to develop a close relationship with a national client. The position supports a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 4+ years of civil defense experience, ideally including premises liability, catastrophic loss, and general liability.
• Premises and hospital security experience is a plus.
• Dispositive motion practice experience.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in California.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Access to corporate discount programs.