Senior Associate or Senior Counsel - Trial and Defense

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney with over five years of litigation experience to join its team in San Francisco, California. 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.

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 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Education

• Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in California.

Skills

• Exceptional legal writing and communication skills.
• Effective oral advocacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

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 including a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Inclusive parental leave.
• Global mobility program.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306