Public Law Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Public Law Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, CA. The firm focuses on complex public law matters representing cities, counties, and special districts across California.

You will join a team handling land use, municipal finance, governance, ethics, and related issues. The role requires 3–6 years of public law litigation experience, superb writing and research skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in public law litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Writ of mandate and/or appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation.
• Conduct case assessments, discovery, and motion practice.
• Participate in oral arguments, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Manage cases to ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules.

Skills

Strong case management

Excellent writing

Research skills

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Law Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, CA. The firm specializes in complex public law litigation, representing cities, counties, and special districts across California. The associate will join a team handling sophisticated issues related to land use, municipal finance, governance, ethics, and more.

Duties

• Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation.
• Conduct case assessments, discovery, and motion practice.
• Participate in oral arguments, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Manage cases to ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in public law litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Writ of mandate and/or appellate experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong case management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and client interaction abilities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match.