Associate - Trial and Defense

Profile

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 3 to 5 years of litigation experience to join its Los Angeles office. The role involves handling general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases, with collaboration alongside the Aviation practice group. The candidate should be proactive, organized, and possess excellent research and writing skills, with the ability to interact professionally with opposing counsel and clients.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies
• Draft and respond to discovery
• 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 mediation/trial
• Report effectively to clients

Requirements

• Admission to the bar in California
• Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
• Effective oral advocacy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in California

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills
• Proactive and organized
• Professional interaction with clients and opposing counsel

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible paid time off
• Performance bonuses
• Student debt repayment
• 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

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