Commercial Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate in Oakland, California. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of complex litigation experience and a strong academic background. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-level legal matters within a collaborative team environment.

Duties

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and respond to discovery, including depositions.
• Collaborate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong writing and case management skills.
• Experience handling clients and adversaries.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Interest in first party insurance bad faith and financial services litigation is ideal.
• Must be licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of California.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to client service and responsiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Collaborative mindset and appreciation for teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Discretionary 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