Transportation Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pet insurance

Referral program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Transportation Litigation Associate to handle diverse transportation, automobile, and trucking matters. The role offers remote work flexibility for a portion of the week, with close collaboration with senior attorneys and partners.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D., California license, and 1+ year of transportation litigation experience, along with strong communication, advocacy, and time‑management skills to manage complex pleadings and depositions.

Qualifications

• JD required and CA licensure preferred.
• 1+ years of transportation litigation experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cases through all litigation stages from inception to trial.
• Attend court hearings, manage discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Proactively manage client communications throughout litigation.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to clients and compliance with case management requirements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Transportation Litigation Associate in Costa Mesa, California. This role offers remote work flexibility, allowing for a portion of the workweek to be conducted remotely. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of transportation, automobile, and trucking cases, collaborating closely with senior associates and partners.

Duties

• Independently manage cases through all litigation stages from inception to trial.
• Attend court hearings, manage discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Proactively manage client communications throughout litigation.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to clients and compliance with case management requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 1+ years of transportation litigation experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections.
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California

Skills

• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills
• Time management and deadline management
• Critical thinking and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.

Company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.