Law and Motion Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Law and Motion Associate with extensive experience in law and motion work, serving as embedded appellate counsel at trial, and managing complex litigation workflows. The role requires leadership of large matters and coordination across teams to drive case strategy.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong written advocacy, and a track record of handling high-stakes litigation, including product liability and mass tort

Qualifications

• 5th to 7th year associate with law and motion experience.
• Proficient in written advocacy at the trial level.
• Experience with large multi-member teams.
• Leadership experience on legal matters.
• Experience in product liability and mass tort preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead law and motion work in advance of trial.
• Serve as embedded appellate counsel at trial.
• Manage multiple significant matters simultaneously.
• Coordinate across multiple teams to drive case strategy.
• Develop legal strategy and lead briefing on complex legal issues.

Skills

Law & motion experience

Brief writing

Case management

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Law and Motion Associate in Newport Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in law and motion work, serving as embedded appellate counsel at trial, and managing complex litigation workflows.

Duties

• Lead law and motion work in advance of trial.
• Serve as embedded appellate counsel at trial.
• Manage multiple significant matters simultaneously.
• Coordinate across multiple teams to drive case strategy.
• Develop legal strategy and lead briefing on complex legal issues.

Requirements

• 5th to 7th year associate with law and motion experience.
• Proficient in written advocacy at the trial level.
• Experience with large multi-member teams.
• Leadership experience on legal matters.
• Experience in product liability and mass tort preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Bar admission in California.

Skills

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong brief writing and case management skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Effective communication with partners, clients, and co-counsel.

Benefits

• Opportunities to take ownership of high-profile litigation.
• Work closely with trial teams.
• Develop as a strategic leader in complex cases.