Strategic Complex Commercial Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience. You will handle matters through all phases, from pre-litigation strategy to discovery and trial preparation, applying strong research and advocacy skills.

The role emphasizes client communication, collaboration with partners and senior associates, and independent matter management.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• 4-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and managing cases through discovery.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Participate in conducting and defending depositions and preparing witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on complex disputes.
• Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and clients to develop litigation strategy.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third-party vendors.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Drafting motions

Depositions

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience. You will handle matters through all phases, from pre-litigation strategy to discovery and trial preparation, applying strong research and advocacy skills.

The role emphasizes client communication, collaboration with partners and senior associates, and independent matter management.