Trial and Defense Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible PTO

Bonus program

Debt repayment assistance

Referral rewards

Mentorship

Community service

Wellbeing

Parental leave

Global mobility

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel with 7-10+ years in insurance defense. You will independently manage your caseload and actively participate in discovery and trial preparation.

The role emphasizes proactive litigation, excellent writing, and strong client communication, with supervision responsibilities for associates and paralegals.

Hybrid work flexibility, competitive bonuses, and opportunities for mentorship and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• California Bar admission in good standing.
• 7–10+ years of extensive litigation experience in insurance defense.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission: California

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel in Los Angeles, California, with 7-10+ years of experience in insurance defense. The ideal candidate is a proactive litigator with excellent writing skills, capable of independently managing their caseload and actively participating in the discovery process and trial preparation.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Admission to the bar in California
• Extensive litigation experience
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Problem-solving skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Certifications

• California Bar Admission

Skills

• Legal research proficiency
• Strong analytical skills
• 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
• Inclusive parental leave
• Global mobility program
• Retirement benefits