Litigation Associate Attorney

GPAC • Contract with Option to Extend • California, Los Angeles, United States • 2d ago

Join a nationally recognized law firm as they seek a skilled Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation to join their dynamic team in their Los Angeles office.

This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients and handle complex litigation matters from inception through trial. The ideal candidate will possess strong independent working capabilities, superior communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach to legal practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage cases throughout the litigation process, including drafting and responding to pleadings
Conduct comprehensive discovery, including propounding and responding to requests
Lead depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts
Attend and represent the firm at court hearings
Prepare and argue motions and oppositions
Assist in trial preparation and strategy development

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Active California bar license
3-5 years of relevant experience in civil and commercial litigation
Proven ability to manage complex litigation matters from start to finish, including pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation
Strong legal research and technical writing skills, with familiarity in utilizing legal research tools
Experience in both state and federal court proceedings
Exceptional writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits:

Highly regarded full service law firm with a collegial environment
Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience), supplemented with discretionary bonuses
Advancement opportunities
Comprehensive health benefits
Vacation/PTO
401(k)

To apply, forward your resume in confidence to Jordan at , or reach out directly for further details.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.