Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Generous PTO & benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney. The role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is open to applicants from across the United States, with the possibility of reporting to other regional offices.

You will manage all phases of complex commercial litigation, draft filings, supervise discovery, and represent clients in court as part of a collaborative team. Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the applicable state bar.
• 5–15+ years of commercial litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing all phases of litigation including discovery and e-discovery.
• Strong motion practice experience and drafting motions for dismissal/summary judgment.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, oversee e-discovery, and handle depositions.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and internal teams to build case strategy.
• Manage multiple matters independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining client service.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Drafting & writing

Case strategy

Client communications

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Admission to state bar

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney in Washington, DC. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is open to applicants from across the United States, with the possibility of reporting to other regional offices.

Duties

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, oversee e-discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop case strategy and achieve successful outcomes.
• Effectively manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional client service.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the applicable state bar.
• 5-15+ years of commercial litigation experience handling matters in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, and e-discovery.
• Strong motion practice experience, including drafting motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
• Proficiency conducting legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Class action litigation experience is a plus.
• Cyber, privacy, or technology litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the applicable state bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Benefits

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