Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collegial environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Sacramento, CA, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to handle cases in all phases of litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, and trial preparation.

The role offers opportunities to work on complex matters and develop strategic advocacy skills, with potential allowance for work in Century City as needed. JD from an accredited law school and active CA State Bar membership required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Sacramento, CA, or Century City, CA. The successful candidate will handle cases in 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

• 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 analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and client-focused approach.

Benefits

• Supportive and collegial work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.