Business Litigation Associate (5-8 Years of Experience)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Business Litigation Associate with 5-8 years of experience to join their litigation team in Los Angeles, California. The position offers a hybrid work environment across various California offices.

Duties

• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Draft and oppose motions.
• Manage day-to-day case responsibilities.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for trial and appear in court.
• Work directly with clients and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Distinguished academic background and impeccable references.
• CA Bar required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Excellent and adaptable communication skills.
• Intelligent, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented.
• Practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ambitious, organized, and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

A California mainstay firm nationally ranked by US News in four practice areas, including construction and employment law, associates at this firm regard its flexibility, appreciation for life away from work, and genuine care for co-workers. Associates at this firm work on matters which cross domestic and international borders. As such, the firm has forged alliances with firms in national and international legal networks to provide clients with legal expertise on the ground across the United States and worldwide. Ranked by Law360 as one of the top three firms for minority partners, this firm is driven by a commitment to diversity, charitable giving, pro bono legal work, and hands-on service. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.