Law and Motion Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Pet Insurance

Referral Program

Career Growth

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA seeks a Law and Motion Associate to join our litigation team. The role supports pretrial and post-trial motions, prepares trial documents, and handles appellate matters with strong writing and research skills.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with occasional remote work and opportunities for growth within a collaborative, high‑caliber practice environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required and active California Bar membership.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities with strong analytic skills.
• Law review or substantial legal writing experience is a plus.
• Judicial Clerkship or externship experience is a plus; prior criminal defense experience welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading‑related, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Prepare trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, and jury instructions.
• Draft post-trial motions, such as motions for new trial and attorney's fees.
• Handle appellate cases and conduct appellate arguments.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations on complex legal issues.
• Analyze and assess litigation and appellate strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Law and Motion Associate to join their team in San Francisco, California. This role offers the flexibility of remote work for part of the week, allowing seamless communication and collaboration from various locations.

Duties

• Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading‑related, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Prepare trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, and jury instructions.
• Draft post-trial motions, such as motions for new trial and attorney's fees.
• Handle appellate cases and conduct appellate arguments.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations on complex legal issues.
• Analyze and assess litigation and appellate strategies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in California State Bar and in good standing.
• Law review or significant legal writing experience is a plus.
• Exceptional research and writing abilities with strong analytical skills.
• Prior Judicial Clerkship or Externship is a plus.
• Prior criminal defense attorney experience is a plus, but not necessary.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

Active membership in California State Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.