Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced litigation associate in El Segundo, CA. You will join a dynamic defense practice, handling a broad range of civil litigation with direct client interaction and meaningful courtroom exposure.

This role offers a clear path toward long-term career growth and mentorship from partners. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to independently manage cases within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership required.
• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating with a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risk.
• Maintain accurate billing and case management records.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Research skills

Case management

Billing & records

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced litigation associate in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic defense practice, gaining meaningful litigation experience and direct client interaction. This role offers courtroom exposure and a clear path toward long-term career growth.

Duties

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risk.
• Maintain accurate billing and case management records.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate.

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in medical malpractice defense, dental malpractice defense, general liability, public entity defense, professional liability, or insurance defense litigation is highly preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Effective oral advocacy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance