Litigation Associate | Los Angeles, California

Compensation

• $235,000 – $260,000

• Position is bonus eligible

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

– Health, dental, and vision insurance

– Retirement benefits

– Paid vacation and sick leave

– Parental leave

– Basic life insurance

– Flexible Spending Accounts

– Discretionary performance-based bonuses

About

A nationally recognized law firm with a top-tier litigation practice spanning complex commercial disputes, regulatory matters, white-collar defense, class actions, and multi-jurisdictional litigation. The Los Angeles office is seeking a Litigation Associate to support its high-profile litigation team handling diverse and sophisticated matters for major corporate clients.

Why Join

• Work on high-impact, high-profile complex litigation matters

• Collaborate with experienced litigators across multiple jurisdictions

• Participate in client development initiatives including speaking engagements and article publication

• Be part of a team-oriented environment that values mentorship and professional development

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and paid leave benefits

• Opportunities for growth, training, and hands-on litigation experience

Role Summary

Seeking a Litigation Associate with 2+ years of complex litigation experience to join its Los Angeles office. The associate will handle a wide range of litigation tasks including research, brief writing, discovery, document production, and case strategy. The role also involves contributing to articles, participating in speaking engagements, and supporting broader client development initiatives. A strong work ethic and team collaboration are essential.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft briefs, memoranda, and motions

• Manage and participate in document production and discovery

• Assist with case strategy, hearings, and client communications

• Support business development through article writing and speaking engagements

• Participate in internal and external client development initiatives

• Collaborate with team members in accordance with the firm’s 60% onsite policy

Must-Have Qualifications

• COVER LETTER REQUIRED

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

• Admitted or eligible for admission in California

• 2+ years of complex litigation experience

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Experience with discovery and document production

• Excellent oral communication skills

• Strong professionalism when interacting with clients and colleagues

• Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage competing responsibilities

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively in team settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Judicial clerkship experience

• Experience handling high-profile or multi-jurisdiction litigation

• Demonstrated ability to support client development activities