Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury & Construction Defect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Litigation Attorney with 2+ years of experience including depositions, court appearances, and discovery. The role focuses on personal injury cases with exposure to construction, real property, and business litigation.

You will consult with clients, prepare trial briefs, draft contracts and motions, review discovery, schedule hearings, and maintain case files while billing a minimum of 1900 hours per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and current license by the state bar to practice law in CA.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skills of persuasion and negotiation.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills and competency.
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.
• Administrative and managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on legal best practices and provide legal support.
• Prepare case file documents and compile comprehensive trial briefs.
• Draft and administer legal documents, including contracts, memos, and motions.
• Review discovery documents and define the best course of action.
• Adhere to a consistent schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences.
• Represent the firm in legal proceedings such as trials and hearings.
• Facilitate depositions of experts and case witnesses.
• Research and interpret law and rulings to anticipate legal risks.
• Maintain case files from opening to close and communicate case status to clients.
• Bill a minimum of 1900 hours per year.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Detail-oriented

Ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Litigation Attorney with 2+ years of experience including depositions, court appearances, and discovery. The role focuses on personal injury cases with exposure to construction, real property, and business litigation.

You will consult with clients, prepare trial briefs, draft contracts and motions, review discovery, schedule hearings, and maintain case files while billing a minimum of 1900 hours per year.