Associate: Commercial Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience to join its Los Angeles, CA office. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in handling complex, cross-border disputes.

Duties

• Develop strategies for complex commercial litigation, class actions, and regulatory investigations.
• Advise clients across various industries in all types of litigation.
• Draft briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Participate in document and deposition discovery, trial preparation, and trial.
• Conduct legal research and analyze evidence to develop facts and strategy.
• Communicate with clients and participate in negotiations.
• Provide assistance to partners and senior lawyers.
• Supervise junior lawyers and support staff.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience, focusing on civil litigation.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Client service focus and team player mentality.
• Fluency in English and admitted to the bar in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the bar and in good standing.

Skills

• Strong judgment and proactive, resourceful approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent professional presence and client interaction skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Collegial working environment with accessible partners.
• Regular interaction with colleagues across the firm's global network.

A highly respected New York firm that has grown into an international juggernaut, this AmLaw firm boasts 44 offices spread across 30 countries. The firm is renowned for its strengths in the areas of global M&A, finance, antitrust, arbitration, financial restructuring, cross-border transactions, and insolvency. But despite the firm?s top-drawer status, there?s little stodginess here ? the firm was ranked first in diversity by American Lawyer in 2017 and 2018 and, by Law360, as the top law firm for people of color. While the firm?s attorneys are expected to work hard, it is sure to be top quality, complex work that will help you take your career to the next level.