General Liability Associate - Catastrophic Injury

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

401K

Pet insurance

Referral program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Costa Mesa, California, is seeking a General Liability Associate to defend clients in complex civil litigation, including catastrophic injury matters. The role offers remote work flexibility with a portion of the week possible from home, in a dynamic litigation practice that supports professional growth.

Candidates must hold a JD, be an active California Attorney, and have at least two years of civil litigation experience; experience with catastrophic injury matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 2+ years of general civil litigation experience.
• Experience with catastrophic injury matters preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft extensive written discovery, including interrogatories and document requests.
• Evaluate and execute litigation strategies.
• Manage client communications throughout litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a General Liability Associate in Costa Mesa, California. This position offers remote work flexibility, allowing for a portion of the workweek to be conducted remotely. The role involves defending clients in complex general liability matters, including catastrophic injury cases, and provides opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic litigation practice.

Duties

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft extensive written discovery, including interrogatories and document requests.
• Evaluate and execute litigation strategies.
• Manage client communications throughout litigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 2+ years of general civil litigation experience.
• Experience with catastrophic injury matters preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.

Company culture

Company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.