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Location: Los Angeles, CA | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $180,000-$215,000

Overview

A prominent, nationally respected law firm is seeking a junior to mid-senior Associate Attorney to join its Business Litigation Practice in Los Angeles. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-exposure business litigation matters alongside a collaborative and dynamic team.

What you'll do

• Manage and assist with high-stakes business litigation matters across industries
• Conduct discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Draft and argue motions and briefs in state and federal courts
• Participate in trial preparation, hearings, and courtroom proceedings
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and litigation teams to develop case strategies
• Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and internal teams

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record and demonstrated writing skills
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing, required
• 1+ years of substantive business litigation experience
• Proven legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently on high-exposure trial matters
• Highly motivated and driven, with a strong commitment to exceptional client service and effective teamwork

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated stand up experience (including depositions and courtroom oral advocacy) strongly preferred
• Trial experience strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Expected annual salary range of $180,000-$215,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and other retirement plans
• FSA/HSA
• Paid parental leave
• Domestic partner benefits
• Family/dependent care leave
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits

Why this role

This position offers a central role in significant litigation matters with meaningful courtroom exposure and trial involvement, within a supportive, collaborative culture that emphasizes mentorship, hands-on experience, partner access, and long-term career development.