Associate

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a 4th–5th year associate to join their Litigation practice group. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and significant litigation experience. Responsibilities include managing aspects of litigation and maintaining client relationships. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $310,000 to $365,000 based on experience. The ideal individual should possess strong research, advocacy, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Significant experience across all phases of discovery and related litigation activities.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work product while mentoring junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage all aspects of litigation.
• Develop and maintain strong business and client relationships.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and manage filing of pleadings.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Client relationship management

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Job Description Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is seeking to hire a 4th–5th year associate to join the Litigation practice group in the Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, along with exceptional research, analytical, oral advocacy, and writing skills. The associate must have experience handling and managing all aspects of litigation, including fact investigation, pleadings, discovery, experts, motions, pretrial proceedings, trial, settlement, and related matters, as well as developing and maintaining strong business and client relationships.

Location

Los Angeles, California

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage all aspects of litigation, including fact investigation, pleadings, discovery, experts, motions, pretrial proceedings, trial, settlement, and related matters.
• Develop and maintain strong business and client relationships.
• Work effectively under pressure, deliver high-quality work product, and manage junior attorneys to meet deadlines.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions, draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements, and manage filing and service of pleadings.

Qualifications

• Attorney must hold a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Must be a member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Significant experience across all phases of discovery and related litigation activities.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work product while mentoring junior attorneys.
• All inquiries should be held in strict confidence.

Compensation

The California pay range for this role is $310,000–$365,000, with the final offer amount dependent on the candidate’s skills and experience.

EEO & Accessibility

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at [e-mail].