Associate

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

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Los Angeles, California is seeking a 4th–5th year associate to join the Litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional research, analytical, oral advocacy, and writing skills along with experience managing all aspects of litigation.

This role requires candidates to hold a bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school, and to be a member of the California State Bar. The position offers a competitive pay range from $310,000 to $365,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and excellent academic credentials.
• Member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Significant experience across all phases of discovery.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage all aspects of litigation including fact investigation, pleadings, and discovery.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and draft complaints, answers, motions, and briefs.
• Manage the filing and service of pleadings while delivering high-quality work.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Fact investigation

Managing litigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Los Angeles, California – Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is seeking to hire a 4th–5th year associate to join the Litigation practice group in the Los Angeles office.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, along with exceptional research, analytical, oral advocacy, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

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. The successful candidate will have significant experience across all phases of discovery, including preparing witnesses for depositions, drafting complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements, and managing the filing and service of pleadings. The ability to work effectively under pressure, deliver high-quality work product, and manage junior attorneys to meet deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials and be a member of the California State Bar in good standing.

Pay

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 Statements

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. 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].