Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–3 years of experience across all phases of commercial litigation, including research, drafting pleadings, and trial preparation. The role offers exposure to complex matters and the opportunity to develop strategic advocacy skills.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an accredited school and active California State Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar member in good standing.
• 2–3 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for hearings.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on disputes.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy.
• Prepare matters for mediation and trial and coordinate key tasks.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts to advance cases.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Deposition experience

Writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Job description

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of experience in handling cases across all phases of litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, and trial preparation. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters and develop strategic advocacy skills.

Duties

• Handle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for hearings.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on disputes.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy.
• Prepare matters for mediation and trial, including coordinating key tasks.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts to advance cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 2-3 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Deposition experience preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and client-focused approach.
• Supportive and collegial work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Work-life balance with reasonable workload expectations.

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