Trial Lawyer in Training - Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays

100% coverage of employee medical

IRA with up to 3% company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Trial Lawyer in Training - Associate Attorney to join their Austin, Texas office. This position provides a structured program aimed at developing legal talent into elite litigators, including real cases, mentorship, and courtroom experience from the outset.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be licensed in Texas or adjacent states, with a strong work ethic and excellent legal writing skills. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including PTO and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico State Bar.
• 0-5 years of experience, litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing ability for motions, briefs, and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery.
• Conduct complex legal research.
• Prepare cases for mediation and trial.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trial Lawyer in Training - Associate Attorney in Austin, Texas. This role offers a structured program designed to develop talented attorneys into elite litigators, providing real cases, mentorship, and courtroom experience from the start.

Duties

• Draft substantive motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery.
• Conduct complex legal research to shape trial strategy.
• Prepare cases for mediation and trial consistently.
• Collaborate with experts on liability, damages, and medical issues.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Progressively take ownership of depositions, motion arguments, and trial portions.
• Maintain files in a trial-ready posture at all times.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico State Bar.
• 0-5 years of experience, with litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing ability for motions, briefs, discovery, and memos.
• Demonstrated analytical and research skills.
• Ambition and a relentless work ethic.
• Highly coachable with a low ego and high standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with support staff.
• Knowledge of TRCP and Rules of Evidence preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Benefits

• 20 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage (firm covers 100% of employee medical).
• IRA with up to 3% company match.
• Paid parental leave.