Commercial Litigation Associate - Midlevel

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO and Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco seeks a midlevel associate with four or more years of experience to join its Commercial Litigation practice. The role involves handling complex commercial disputes across technology, telecommunications, financial services, and healthcare with significant responsibility and client interaction.

The candidate will work with seasoned litigators, manage discovery, draft motions and pleadings, and participate in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation while

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Writing

Teamwork

Discovery

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

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

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in California or eligibility to waive into the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• 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.