Complex Liability Defense Attorney - Ski Resorts

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; 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 Complex Liability Defense Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA to join a defense litigation team. The role offers a flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement and focuses on handling a broad spectrum of defense matters from intake through trial.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of defense litigation experience, CA admission, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, and strong analytical and communication skills. Experience with catastrophic injuries and product liability is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Complex Liability Defense Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA. This role offers a flexible, hybrid, or remote working arrangement and is ideal for attorneys with litigation experience looking to advance their careers in defense litigation.

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 ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in the state of California.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

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