Litigation Associate with 1 to 3 Years Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Medical and dental insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan and profit-sharing

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Litigation Associate in Santa Barbara, CA for the Civil Litigation group. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of civil litigation experience and is admitted to practice in California. The role involves handling diverse matters including business, real estate, contract, tort, insurance, and probate litigation.

Candidates must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, be in good standing, and be prepared to work in-person while meeting billable hour expectations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to deliver comprehensive litigation solutions.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery requests and organize document productions.
• Assist with hearings, trials, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research on various issues and regulations.
• Interface with clients to address concerns and offer strategic advice.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Civil Litigation group in Santa Barbara, California. This role is ideal for attorneys with 1 to 3 years of experience in general civil litigation, offering an opportunity to engage in diverse legal matters including business, real estate, contract, tort, insurance, and probate litigation.

Duties

• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to deliver comprehensive litigation solutions.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery requests and organize document productions.
• Assist with hearings, trials, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research on various issues and regulations.
• Interface with clients to address concerns and offer strategic advice.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in California and in good standing.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in general civil litigation preferred.
• Knowledge of California civil litigation laws and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in drafting legal documents.
• Ability to manage multiple client matters and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to client service.
• Ability to meet billable hour expectations and work in-person.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Client communication
• Document management
• Team collaboration

Benefits

• Vacation and sick time
• Medical and dental insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions