Litigation Associate - Los Angeles California

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 4 years of experience to join their California Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles, CA. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from various Southern California offices and focuses on medical malpractice defense and complex litigation in state and federal courts.

Duties

• Manage all phases of complex medical malpractice and healthcare litigation in state and federal court.
• Defend healthcare providers, hospitals, and long-term care facilities in malpractice and injury matters.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions; manage written discovery.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment.
• Participate in client meetings, hearings, mediations, and litigation-related proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, experts, and insurance carriers on high-exposure cases.

Requirements

• 4 years of litigation experience in medical malpractice, long-term care, or elder abuse defense.
• Active California bar admission; federal court admissions in Central and Southern Districts preferred.
• Experience taking and defending depositions; expert depositions experience preferred.
• Experience with trial preparation and/or second-chair trial responsibilities preferred.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active California bar admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306