Associate - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a 4th - 6th year Associate for its Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Duties

• Engage in complex commercial litigation and white-collar cases.
• Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations.

Requirements

• Current member of the California bar.
• Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier school.
• Strong writing skills.
• General litigation experience preferred.
• Judicial clerks encouraged to apply.

Education

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

Certifications

• California Bar Admission.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.