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Location: Los Angeles, CA | Schedule: full-time, hybrid | Compensation: $195,000-$215,000

Overview

A prominent, nationally recognized law firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Business Litigation Practice in Los Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate litigator to work on complex, high-exposure business litigation matters with 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
• 3-8 years of substantive litigation experience, required
• Proven legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a 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

• Experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and/or catastrophic injury matters highly preferred
• Demonstrated stand-up experience, including depositions and courtroom oral advocacy, strongly preferred
• Trial experience strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Expected annual salary range of $195,000-$215,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package: 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; and commuter benefits

Why this role

This position offers the chance to play a central role in significant litigation matters with meaningful courtroom exposure and trial involvement, within a supportive and collaborative culture that emphasizes professional growth, mentorship, and long-term career advancement.