General Liability Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Generous PTO

Corporate discounts

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a General Liability Associate in San Francisco, California. The role offers hybrid or remote work for lawyers with litigation experience to advance their careers and handle substantive defense litigation responsibilities.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, California bar admission, and 2+ years of defense litigation experience, with exposure to catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, or related matters.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 2+ 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.
• Cross-examining plaintiffs and other witnesses preferred.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a General Liability Associate in San Francisco, California. This role offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement, providing an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience to advance their careers and take on substantive defense litigation responsibilities.

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.
• 2+ 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.

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.