Senior Associate - Trial and Defense

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Flexible paid time off

Performance bonuses

Student debt repayment assistance

Referral rewards

Mentorship and career growth

Engaging culture with social events

Wellbeing Day

Parental leave

Global mobility program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level associate with 6+ years of litigation experience to join its Los Angeles trial and defense team. The candidate will defend public and private entities in high-exposure matters, including employment disputes, personal injuries, commercial disputes, and class actions.

The role requires proactive, motivated individuals with excellent research and writing skills, strong advocacy, and the ability to manage complex caseloads while coordinating with clients and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in California.
• Extensive litigation experience across matters.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10–20 matters.
• Investigate claims and prepare case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Review documents for production and analyze evidence.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft pleadings and motions; attend hearings and argue motions.
• Prepare cases for mediation or trial and participate in mediation/trial.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with over six years of litigation experience to join its trial and defense team in Los Angeles. This role involves defending public and private entities in high-exposure matters, including employment disputes, personal injuries, commercial disputes, and class actions. The candidate should be proactive, motivated, and organized, with excellent research and writing skills.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Review and analyze documents for production
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and submit pleadings and motions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Draft pre-trial and trial documents
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in mediation/trial
• Report effectively to clients

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
• Admission to the bar in California
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocacy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California

Skills

• Strong research and writing abilities
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible paid time off
• Performance bonuses
• Student debt repayment assistance
• Referral rewards
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives
• Wellbeing benefits including wellness activities and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Inclusive parental leave
• Global mobility program