3rd-5th Year Litigation Associate for Collegial and Renowned Westside Firm

Swan Legal Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Firm in Los Angeles seeks a 3-5 year litigation associate to join its team. Admission to the California State Bar is required, with the opportunity to lead case strategy, take and defend depositions, appear in court, and work directly with clients on high-stakes matters.

The firm boasts a collegial office setting and low turnover, offering a sophisticated litigation practice across multiple industries including entertainment, technology, real estate, IP, employment, and general

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation associate experience required.
• Admission to the California State Bar is mandatory.
• Ability to lead case strategy and manage high-stakes matters.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of complex litigation matters at all stages.
• Drafting pleadings, substantive motions, and appellate/court filings.
• Conducting depositions, managing discovery, and representing clients in state/federal court and arbitrations.
• Mentoring and supervising junior associates.

Skills

Litigation experience

California Bar admission

Deposition handling

Job description

Our client, a renowned Westside Firm, is looking for an experienced 3-5 year litigation associate to join its team. (Admission to the California State Bar is a requirement).

This firm offers the opportunity to lead case strategy, take and defend depositions, appear in court, and work directly with clients on high‑stakes matters. In addition, it also boasts one of the most collegial office settings in Los Angeles with a 1750 minimum billable hour requirement. They experience very low turnover.

The practice covers multiple industries which include: entertainment and media, technology, real estate, IP, employment, trusts & estates, and general commercial litigation.

Responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of complex litigation matters at all stages


• Drafting pleadings, substantive motions, and appellate/court filings


• Conducting depositions, managing discovery, and representing clients in state/federal court and arbitrations


• Mentoring and supervising junior associates

If you’ve been looking to lateral to a firm that will offer you a sophisticated litigation practice while affording you the opportunity to maintain real work/life balance, this is the position and firm for you.

With low turnover, this is a rare opportunity to work for an amazing firm (considered an institution by many!) in West Los Angeles.