Associate Attorney (Business Litigation)

Newport Williams; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Williams in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking associates to handle business and commercial disputes alongside partners, with meaningful responsibility on every matter. Junior level requires 2+ years of civil litigation experience; senior level requires 8+ years with a strong background.

Backgrounds in healthcare or general civil disputes are welcome. Personal injury, family law, or insurance defense not a fit.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience with exposure to general business disputes
• 8+ years of civil litigation experience with a strong general business litigation background
• Broad civil experience such as healthcare or commercial disputes is also welcome
• Polished writing, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic
• Please note: these roles are not a fit for backgrounds centered on personal injury, family law, or insurance defense

Responsibilities

• Handle business and commercial disputes alongside partners, with real client contact and meaningful responsibility on every matter
• Senior associates will run cases from intake through trial with minimal oversight

Skills

Polished writing

Judgment

Work ethic

Job description

Business Litigation Associates (Junior & Senior) | Downtown Los Angeles

A well-regarded Los Angeles litigation boutique is growing its downtown team and is open to hiring at two levels: a junior associate with 2+ years of experience and a senior associate with 8+ years. This is a small, close-knit firm where your work is visible, your judgment is trusted, and you won't get lost in a 2,000+ hour machine.

What you'll do

Handle business and commercial disputes alongside partners, with real client contact and meaningful responsibility on every matter. Senior associates will run cases from intake through trial with minimal oversight.

What they're looking for

• Junior Associate: 2+ years of civil litigation experience with exposure to general business disputes
• Senior Associate: 8+ years of civil litigation experience with a strong general business litigation background
• Broad civil experience such as healthcare or commercial disputes is also welcome
• Polished writing, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic

Please note: these roles are not a fit for backgrounds centered on personal injury, family law, or insurance defense.

Why these roles stand out

• 1,750 billable hour requirement, intentionally below the market norm
• Annual discretionary bonus, historically described as generous, based on work quality, contribution to the firm, and hours billed
• Small-firm culture with real partner access and room to grow your practice
• Fully onsite to start, with hybrid flexibility (1-2 days a week) possible over time