Litigation Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its defense practice in El Segundo, CA. The role offers meaningful litigation experience, direct client interaction, and courtroom exposure, with a clear path toward long-term career growth.

Duties

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risk.
• Maintain accurate billing and case management records.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate.

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in medical malpractice defense, dental malpractice defense, general liability, public entity defense, professional liability, or insurance defense litigation is highly preferred.

Education

• Doctorate (Required)

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Oral advocacy
• Organizational and time management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Flexible work environment with hybrid work opportunities
• Unlimited paid time off
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Clear opportunity for advancement and partnership consideration

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