Litigation Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Sacramento or Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have four to seven years of experience in handling cases across all phases of litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, and trial preparation. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters and develop strategic advocacy skills.

Duties

• Handle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy and post-trial proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for hearings.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on disputes.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and clients to develop litigation strategy.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors to advance cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 3-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and managing cases through discovery.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Case management and strategic analysis.

Benefits

• Supportive and collegial work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Work-life balance with reasonable workload expectations.

Company info

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