Litigation Associate 3rd-4th Year

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York is seeking a 3rd-4th year Litigation Associate to handle significant responsibilities in media law. This role involves direct client interaction and ownership of litigation matters from inception to resolution.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong research and writing skills and thrives in fast-paced environments. A JD degree and admission to practice law in New York are required. Competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented litigator with strong research and writing skills.
• Proactive in managing workflows and seeing matters through.
• Collaborative and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Engaged in culture, media, and the arts with interest in creative industries.
• Clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle federal and state court proceedings and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and submissions.
• Manage discovery, including strategy, document review, and depositions.
• Participate in oral arguments and court appearances.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on case strategy.
• Manage multiple fast-moving matters.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Communication

Client interaction

Workflow management

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a 3rd-4th year Litigation Associate in New York City. This role is ideal for a confident, driven litigator with a keen interest in media law. The position involves significant responsibility, including direct client interaction and ownership of matters from the outset. The associate will engage with cutting‑edge copyright, trademark, First Amendment, and newsgathering litigation, as well as commercial disputes.

Duties

• Support litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Participate in pre‑publication legal issue identification and risk mitigation.
• Handle federal and state court proceedings and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and submissions.
• Manage discovery, including strategy, document review, and depositions.
• Participate in oral arguments and court appearances.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on case strategy.
• Manage multiple fast‑moving matters.

Requirements

• Detail‑oriented litigator with strong research and writing skills.
• Proactive in managing workflows and seeing matters through.
• Collaborative and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.
• Engaged in culture, media, and the arts with interest in creative industries.
• Clerkship experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.