Commercial Litigation Associate - Midlevel

Profile

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate with a minimum of four years of experience to join its Commercial Litigation practice in San Francisco. The associate will engage in complex commercial disputes across various industries, including technology, telecommunications, financial services, and healthcare. This role offers significant responsibility, client interaction, and collaboration with experienced litigators.

Duties

• Manage and support all phases of commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Handle fact investigation, document review, and witness preparation.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California or eligibility to waive into the California Bar.
• Minimum of four years of relevant commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting dispositive motions and managing discovery.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• Prior trial, arbitration, or evidentiary hearing experience is a plus.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in California or eligibility to waive into the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Company info

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