Trial and Defense Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible PTO

Performance bonuses

Referral rewards

Mentorship

Career growth

Wellbeing day

Parental leave

Global mobility

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA seeks an associate with 2–6 years of strong litigation experience to handle general, product, and premises liability, with opportunities to work with the Aviation practice group.

Responsibilities include investigating claims, drafting pleadings, taking and defending depositions, conducting legal research on Westlaw, and preparing cases for mediation or trial. California bar admission and excellent academic credentials are required.

Qualifications

• California bar admission required.
• 2–6 years of general litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong legal writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions and argue motions.
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents and report to clients.
• Collaborate with Aviation practice group on joint matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

A law firm seeks an associate with 2 to 6 years of strong litigation experience to join their team in San Francisco, California. The role involves handling general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with collaboration alongside the Aviation practice group.

Duties

• Investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• 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.
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents.
• Prepare cases for mediation/trial and participate in these processes.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Proactive and organized approach.
• Ability to interact positively with opposing counsel and clients.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Performance bonuses.
• Referral rewards.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives.
• Wellbeing benefits including a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Inclusive parental leave.
• Global mobility program.

This firm is expanding on both a domestic and global level, making it a great place for anyone interested in getting in on the ground floor. The firm is committed to facilitating leaders in international commerce, trade, and insurance. Already the recipient of numerous distinguished awards in the Eastern Hemisphere, this firm can be expected to grow in statute and reputation in coming years.