General Liability Senior Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a General Liability Senior Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA for a flexible hybrid or remote role handling defense litigation from pleadings through trial. Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, CA bar admission, 8+ years of defense experience, and strong analytical and communication skills; 2nd chair trial experience is a plus.

Join a collaborative firm across departments and offices with a path to advance your career in substantive defense litigation and

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 8+ 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.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Litigation experience

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a General Liability Senior Attorney in Costa Mesa, CA. This role offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and is ideal for attorneys with litigation experience looking to advance their careers by taking 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.
• 8+ 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.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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.