Complex Commercial Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience. You will handle matters through all phases, from pre-litigation strategy to discovery and trial preparation, applying strong research and advocacy skills.

The role emphasizes client communication, collaboration with partners and senior associates, and independent matter management.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• 4-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and managing cases through discovery.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Participate in conducting and defending depositions and preparing witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on complex disputes.
• Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and clients to develop litigation strategy.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third-party vendors.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Drafting motions

Depositions

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have four to seven years of experience in handling complex litigation matters across various phases, including legal research, drafting, and trial preparation. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated cases and develop strategic advocacy skills.

Duties

• Handle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Participate in conducting and defending depositions and preparing witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on complex disputes.
• Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and clients to develop litigation strategy.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third-party vendors.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 4-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and managing cases through discovery.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills

• Complex commercial litigation experience.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Conducting and defending depositions.
• Legal research and strategic analysis.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Client-focused approach.

Supportive and collegial work environment.

Opportunities for professional development.

Work-life balance with reasonable workload expectations.

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