Experienced Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced litigation associate attorney to join a law firm in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of complex commercial litigation experience, including trademark/copyright, trade secrets, and antitrust cases.

Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor degree from a top law school and ideally have a federal or state supreme court clerkship. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage junior associates are also essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Strong academic record from a top law school.
• Federal or state supreme court clerkship preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and writing.
• Draft demand letters, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage large document collection and production.
• Engage in all phases of discovery.
• Participate in trials and arbitrations.
• Supervise junior associates on case teams.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Collaborate across various teams.

Skills

Strong research and writing capabilities

Experience in trial and arbitration

Ability to manage and mentor junior associates

Proficient in managing document collection and production

Education

Juris Doctor from a top law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced litigation associate attorney in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in complex commercial litigation, including trademark/copyright, trade secrets, antitrust, and class actions. A strong academic record from a top law school and a federal or state supreme court clerkship are preferred.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research and writing.
• Draft demand letters, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage large document collection and production.
• Engage in all phases of discovery.
• Participate in trials and arbitrations.
• Supervise junior associates on case teams.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Collaborate across various teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Strong academic record from a top law school.
• Federal or state supreme court clerkship preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, energetic attitude and dedicated work ethic.

Education

• Juris Doctor from a top law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in California.

Skills

• Strong research and writing capabilities.
• Experience in trial and arbitration.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior associates.
• Proficient in managing document collection and production.