Lateral Litigation Associate

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Job Overview
A distinguished law firm is seeking a lateral associate to join its dynamic litigation team in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge and cross-functional litigation matters, spanning areas such as corporate, commercial, class actions, appellate, environmental, securities, antitrust, intellectual property, labor & employment, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in litigation with prior exposure to various litigation areas.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Assist in handling a wide range of litigation matters, including corporate and commercial disputes.
• Work on diverse cases, potentially including class actions, securities, environmental, antitrust, and intellectual property.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys in preparing and executing litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis.
• Advise clients on litigation risks and case strategies.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and client communications effectively.

Requirements

• Law school class year 2021 or senior.
• Strong interest in and/or prior exposure to corporate and commercial litigation.
• Experience in one or more areas of litigation, such as class actions, securities, antitrust, environmental, IP, labor & employment, or others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously.

Education

• J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in California

Skills

• Strong litigation skills and legal drafting abilities.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and preparing complex litigation materials.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Company info

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