Financial Services Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Medical savings accounts

EAP & Wellness programs

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Bar dues & memberships

Work-life balance bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney in Irvine, California with 2–5 years of financial services litigation experience. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload and demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements include an active California law license, a JD degree, and experience at reputable firms. The role involves motions, depositions, and trial preparation in state and federal courts, with a focus on e-discovery and complex litigation.

Qualifications

• Active California law license.
• Experience at a regional, national, or reputable local law firm preferred.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, UCC, EFTA, TILA, and UCL/UDAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and engage in motion practice.
• Participate in courtroom opportunities and depositions.
• Prepare for trials and engage in alternative dispute resolution.
• Analyze, organize, and draft pleadings, including motions and discovery documents.
• Conduct e-discovery and fact development.
• Appear in state and federal courts for case management and pre-trial matters.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

E-discovery

Education

JD degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with two to five years of financial services litigation experience to join their office in Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, eager to manage a caseload, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and engage in motion practice.
• Participate in courtroom opportunities and depositions.
• Prepare for trials and engage in alternative dispute resolution.
• Analyze, organize, and draft pleadings, including motions and discovery documents.
• Conduct e-discovery and fact development.
• Appear in state and federal courts for case management and pre-trial matters.

Requirements

• Active California law license.
• Experience from a regional, national, or reputable local law firm preferred.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, UCC, EFTA, TILA, and UCL/UDAP.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Proficiency in e-discovery processes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage urgent tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short-and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, and other personal reasons.
• Paid bar dues and approved bar association memberships.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses and backup care options.