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David Careers

Litigation Associate (2nd & 3rd yrs) - Los Angeles

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permanent placementsLos Angeles (CA)
LawyersOffices of Lawyers

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$225,000 - $235,000 annually

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About the role

2nd or3rd Year Litigation Associate Our client, an elite international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join its Litigation Department. This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior litigation attorney seeking exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes disputes while working alongside nationally recognized litigators. The ideal candidate will have a broad litigation background, exceptional academic credentials, and experience managing a variety of litigation responsibilities within a fast-paced law firm environment.
Responsibilities: Assist in all phases of complex litigation matters from inception through resolution Conduct legal research and draft:
  • Motions
  • BriefsPleadingsDiscovery requests and responses
  • Legal memoranda
  • Support deposition preparation and witness development
  • Participate in case strategy development and litigation planning
  • Assist with document review, discovery management, and trial preparation
  • Collaborate with partners, associates, experts, and clients on sophisticated litigation matters
  • Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a high-performance environment
Qualifications:
  • J.D. from an accredited law school 2-3 years of litigation experience
  • Strong experience handling a broad range of litigation matters
  • Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
  • Outstanding oral and written communication abilities
  • Strong academic credentials
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Excellent organizational and project-management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Large law firm ("Big Law") litigation experience
  • Experience working on complex commercial, regulatory, or other sophisticated litigation matters
  • Demonstrated ability to manage significant responsibility in a fast-paced practice
  • Why This Opportunity
  • Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters while developing litigation, advocacy, and client-management skills within a collaborative environment. Attorneys benefit from:
  • Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters
  • Direct mentorship from leading trial and appellate lawyers
  • Meaningful responsibility early in their careers
  • Strong professional development and training opportunities
  • A collaborative and team-oriented culture
  • Long-term advancement opportunities within a premier litigation practice
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $225,000 - $235,000 annually
Competitive bonus opportunities Comprehensive benefits package Application Requirements ResumeLaw School Transcript Writing Sample (if requested)

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