Public Law Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Annual discretionary and billable hour

Competitive health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Public Law Litigation Associate to join our San Francisco, CA team. The role focuses on complex matters involving land use, municipal finance, governance, and constitutional issues.

The attorney will support senior lawyers and collaborate across a busy civil litigation practice in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of public law litigation experience, excellent writing and research skills, and admission to the California State Bar.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in public law litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Writ of mandate and/or appellate experience preferred.

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

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Public Law Litigation Associate in San Francisco, CA. The firm specializes in public law litigation, representing cities, counties, and special districts across California. The associate will join a team handling complex issues related to land use, municipal finance, governance, and constitutional matters.

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.

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 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.