Business Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid to senior level associate to join its Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have over four years of recent business litigation experience and be licensed to practice in California, with strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

Duties

• Review fact patterns and provide analysis and recommendations.
• Analyze legal issues effectively and accurately.
• Second chair complex cases or first chair simpler cases.
• Assist lead trial attorneys in pre-trial issues and proceedings.
• Prepare complex pre-trial motions.
• Evaluate and implement pre-trial and witness preparation.
• Manage small cases independently with minimal supervision.
• Handle modestly complex commercial cases independently.
• Prepare motions for summary judgment.
• Prepare deponents effectively.
• Take complex deposition testimony.
• Demonstrate experience in various substantive areas of law.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices.
• Ability to prepare basic litigation documents.
• Case management experience.
• Clear and effective drafting skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed.
• Provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organization and matter management skills.
• Work effectively with others as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctorate

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California

Skills

• Strong writing and drafting skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage cases independently

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 401k
• Full benefits package

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306