Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Earn total compensation typically ranging from $385,000 to $425,000 for high performers, combining a strong base salary with bonus and origination incentives.
• Take a front-line role on complex commercial litigation matters involving high-value contracts, business torts, and fiduciary duty issues.
• Gain meaningful courtroom experience, including motion work, depositions, and trial preparation, instead of being stuck in the back office.
• Work closely with highly regarded trial partners who are committed to mentoring, training, and helping you grow your practice.
• Join a stable, full-service firm with a deep client base across multiple industries and practice areas, creating long-term career upside.

Location

Hybrid position based in Los Angeles, CA. Most weeks you will work four days in the office and one day remotely, giving you the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of a weekly work-from-home day.

Note

To qualify, you must have 3+ years of commercial litigation experience, be admitted to the California Bar, and have a law school GPA of at least 3.0. A law school transcript and writing sample are required for interview.

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and offices in key California markets. The firm handles sophisticated matters in areas such as commercial litigation, environment and land use, intellectual property, labor and employment, corporate, real estate, tax, and trusts and estates. Known for excellence in the law and a strong people-focused culture, the firm is consistently recognized as a top place to work and as a leading law firm in major industry rankings.

Job Description

• Represent sophisticated business and individual clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
• Handle cases involving breach of contract, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, and other business torts.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial briefs with strategic insight and meticulous attention to detail.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Argue motions and appear in court for hearings, conferences, and mediations.
• Assist partners with overall case strategy, factual development, and trial preparation.
• Communicate regularly with clients and colleagues, managing day-to-day case responsibilities and deadlines.
• Collaborate with other practice groups as needed, with opportunities to touch related areas such as intellectual property litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a 3.0+ GPA.
• Admission to the California Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience at a reputable law firm.
• Solid commercial litigation background, including contract and business tort matters.
• Prior experience arguing motions and taking or defending depositions is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills and a collaborative, professional demeanor.
• Intellectual property litigation experience is a plus but not required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work on high-profile, complex matters for sophisticated clients across multiple industries.
• Join a collaborative, respectful culture where partners invest in associate development and long-term growth.
• Benefit from transparent compensation, with strong base pay and significant bonus opportunities tied to performance and originations.
• Access robust firm resources, including litigation support, training programs, and business development support.
• Be part of a firm recognized as a “Best Law Firm,” a top place to work, and home to many Super Lawyers and “Best Lawyers in America” honorees.

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