Junior Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Santa Monica (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Referral bonuses

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Junior Attorney for a fully remote position based in Santa Monica, CA. You will work closely with experienced employment-law attorneys, gaining significant litigation exposure and practical skill development.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, a JD, and is admitted to the California Bar in good standing, with strong writing and analytical abilities and a collaborative approach to remote work.

Qualifications

• JD required and admitted to the California Bar in good standing.
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience; exposure to employment law preferred.
• Strong legal writing and issue-spotting skills.
• Detail-oriented with independent judgment and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Cover court and arbitration appearances and participate in conferences.
• Manage case materials, discovery, and motions.
• Draft research memos, briefs, and appearance outlines.
• Work remotely and collaborate with senior attorneys on employment matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Issue spotting

Collaboration

Remote work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Attorney in Santa Monica, CA, for a fully remote position. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on a variety of employment law matters, providing significant litigation exposure and skill development.

Duties

• Cover court and arbitration appearances, including hearings and conferences.
• Participate in case management and status conferences.
• Engage in informal discovery conferences and orders to show cause.
• Manage arbitration processes and preliminary conferences.
• Conduct and defend depositions and ex parte hearings.
• Prepare appearance outlines and report results to responsible attorneys.
• Review work product for accuracy and strategic advantage.
• Assist with motion work, including research and drafting.

Requirements

• California Bar admission, licensed and in good standing.
• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience; employment law exposure preferred.
• Comfortable and credible in courtroom settings.
• Excellent legal writing and issue-spotting skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong independent judgment.
• Collaborative mindset and tech-forward approach.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in using AI-assisted legal tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for advancement.