Commercial Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO and paid holidays (11)

401(k) retirement plan

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter and transit benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search recruits a midlevel associate for its Commercial Litigation practice in San Francisco. The role involves handling complex commercial disputes across technology, telecommunications, financial services, and healthcare, with significant responsibility and client interaction.

Candidates must have a JD, be eligible to practice in California, and a minimum of four years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California or eligibility to waive into the California Bar.
• Minimum of four years of relevant commercial litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Handle fact investigation, document review, and witness preparation.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts.

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

Discovery management

Job description

Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.

About the Role

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate with a minimum of four years of experience to join its Commercial Litigation practice in San Francisco. The associate will engage in complex commercial disputes across various industries, including technology, telecommunications, financial services, and healthcare. This role offers significant responsibility, client interaction, and collaboration with experienced litigators.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Handle fact investigation, document review, and witness preparation.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California or eligibility to waive into the California Bar.
• Minimum of four years of relevant commercial litigation experience.

Required Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Preferred Skills

• Prior trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing experience is a plus.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay scale: $225000- $330000

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and disability insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually. 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs. Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms.