Trial Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

401K

Pet insurance

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco seeks a Trial Attorney to handle Automotive, Premises, Products, and General Liability matters with flexible remote work options. The role emphasizes strategic litigation, client communications, and leadership in a collaborative team.

The attorney will oversee all phases from filing through resolution, craft trial arguments, and guide associates, paralegals, and staff. California bar admission and 5+ years of civil litigation experience with trial exposure

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and bar admission in California.
• Minimum 5 years civil litigation experience, with trial focus.
• Ability to develop case strategy and advise on risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of litigation from inception to resolution.
• Represent clients at hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Lead a team of associates, paralegals, and staff.
• Draft and refine pleadings and motions to align strategy.
• Communicate with clients and assess liability and damages.
• Develop cost-efficient litigation strategies.

Skills

Legal analysis

Strong communication

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Trial Attorney in San Francisco. This role offers remote work flexibility, allowing for a portion of the workweek to be conducted remotely. The position focuses on Automotive Litigation, Premises Liability, Products Liability, and General Liability matters, providing an opportunity to work on challenging cases.

Duties

• Strategically analyze and oversee all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution.
• Develop and deliver arguments and represent clients in negotiating settlement conferences.
• Maintain consistent and proactive client communication, including comprehensive assessments of liability and damages.
• Represent clients in key litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Lead a team of Associates, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants.
• Review and refine pleadings, motions, and other legal filings to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with a focus on personal injury.
• Trial experience.
• Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options.
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Certifications

• Licensed to practice in the State of California

Skills

• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise common sense in complex situations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.