General Liability Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Generous benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join our litigation-focused team. The role involves handling litigation matters, counseling clients, and collaborating with colleagues nationwide in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Virginia bar admission, and at least two years of litigation experience, with proficiency in drafting discovery and pretrial motions and representing clients in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability or related litigation preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including strategy development and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and clients.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case assessments and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with attorneys on complex matters involving general liability and related claims.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit development.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff for efficient case management.

Skills

Superior analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication

Sophisticated technical skills

Court appearances, depositions, and-tr

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job OverviewA

law firm seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney in McLean, Virginia. This role involves handling litigation matters, providing counsel to clients, and collaborating with talented colleagues nationwide. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and litigate emerging legal issues in a hybrid work environment.

Duties

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including strategy development and trial preparation.


• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.


• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.


• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production.


• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.


• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and clients.


• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case assessments and strategic recommendations.


• Work closely with attorneys on complex matters involving general liability and related claims.


• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit development.


• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff for efficient case management.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.


• Admitted to practice in Virginia.


• 2+ years of litigation experience.


• Experience with general liability, personal injury, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance litigation preferred.


• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions is required.

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice in Virginia.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Sophisticated technical skills.


• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Meaningful work handling sophisticated matters.


• Collaborative culture with mentorship and professional development.


• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm.


• Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.


• Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.


• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.