Litigation Associate Attorney

Los Angeles office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks litigation associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience in general, complex litigation. The candidate will provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. Will provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents. Draft pleadings and other case documents. Attend hearings, manage matters from commencement to final resolution, and competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys. Should have strong experience and skills in all stages of litigation. Knowledge of federal and California state court practice experience preparing answers, motions, and other filings needed. Experience handling hearings and depositions and significant case management experience are essential. Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic and complex litigation documents and familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices are essential. Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.

The candidate should have an ability to learn new substantive legal topics. Juris Doctor degree essential. Must have ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Should have ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines. Must have strong organization and matter management skills. Should have ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff. Must have the ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.

This full-service firm specializes in the areas of intellectual property and transactional matters, with particular expertise in high-stakes litigation. Clients ranging from private individuals to global corporations rely on this firm's diversified general practice, which encourages attorneys to undertake significant client and case responsibility as early as possible to better develop their careers.