Defense Litigation Partner - Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending options

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Defense Litigation Partner in South San Francisco, offering flexible work arrangements—remote, hybrid, or onsite—to experienced California defense litigators focusing on trucking and transportation defense.

Responsibilities include independently managing complex litigation, advising clients and insurers, mentoring junior attorneys, drafting dispositive motions, and participating in trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Experience in trucking and transportation defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex litigation cases.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and insurers.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Participate in trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

Skills

Client service

Leadership

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Defense Litigation Partner in South San Francisco. This role offers the flexibility to work fully remote, hybrid, or onsite, catering to experienced California defense litigators. The position is part of a strategic expansion driven by client demand, focusing on trucking and transportation defense.

Duties

• Independently manage complex litigation cases.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and insurers.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Participate in trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Experience in trucking and transportation defense preferred.
• Strong writing and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with depositions and client relationship management.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

California State Bar license.

Skills

• Exceptional client service delivery.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to manage a sophisticated caseload independently.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending options.