Law Enforcement Defense Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks an entry-level associate or post-bar clerk to join its Litigation Practice Group. You will work with a team of experienced Law Enforcement Defense litigators representing agencies and officers in various matters, including officer-involved shootings and civil rights cases.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, opportunities to develop deposition and trial advocacy skills, and exposure to complex constitutional litigation.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of litigation experience or related clerkship.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in constitutional law and civil rights.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Admission to the State Bar of California or pending results with expectation of admission.

Responsibilities

• Assist in representing clients in officer-involved shootings and excessive force cases.
• Engage in complex constitutional and civil rights litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Participate in all stages of litigation, including depositions and trial advocacy.

Skills

Work ethic

Writing

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Deposition/trial interest

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an entry-level associate or post-bar clerk to join its Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles, California. The successful candidate will work with a team of experienced Law Enforcement Defense litigators, representing law enforcement agencies and officers in various legal matters.

Duties

• Assist in representing clients in officer-involved shootings and excessive force cases.
• Engage in complex constitutional and civil rights litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Participate in all stages of litigation, including depositions and trial advocacy.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of litigation experience, preferably in civil litigation or government entities.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in constitutional law and civil rights litigation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Admission to the State Bar of California or pending results with expectation of admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California or pending results.

Skills

• Strong work ethic and initiative.
• Interest in developing deposition and trial advocacy skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match.