Associate / Attorney - Commercial Litigation

We Are Legal Revolution; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Law 140 Firm in Los Angeles is seeking a 4th–5th year Commercial Litigation Associate to join its vibrant litigation team. The role offers exposure to high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters and a platform renowned for its resources and client base.

You will work closely with partners and senior litigators on complex disputes, own significant responsibilities early, and benefit from strong professional development and long-term career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong background in commercial litigation.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and case-management skills.
• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong academic background.

Responsibilities

• Managing written and document discovery.
• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Handling dispositive and non-dispositive motion practice.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Assisting with witness preparation.
• Supporting trial preparation, case strategy, and broader dispute management.
• Working closely with partners and clients on significant commercial matters.

Skills

Litigation

Commercial litigation

Case management

Legal research

Job description

An AM Law 140 firm is seeking a 4th–5th year Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level litigator looking to work on complex, high-stakes commercial disputes, including matters involving brand, business, and reputational risk, within a well-resourced and highly regarded litigation platform.

This firm combines top-tier financial performance, a strong balance sheet, and a presence in key financial centres, offering both stability and the kind of platform that attracts sophisticated work and long-term investment in its people.

Highlights:

• Join an AM Law platform with a strong reputation in sophisticated commercial disputes
• Work within a firm known for financial strength and long-term stability
• Be part of a business with offices in major financial and commercial hubs, giving you exposure to high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Access outstanding professional development programmes, with strong support for associate growth and progression
• Benefit from a highly resourced environment where support and infrastructure are taken seriously and shared across teams
• Gain direct exposure to senior litigators and trial lawyers on high-impact matters from an early stage

The role

• This position is suited to an associate who already has solid litigation training and is ready for broader responsibility in a premium disputes practice. The work will include:
• Managing written and document discovery
• Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda, pleadings, and motions
• Handling dispositive and non-dispositive motion practice
• Taking and defending depositions
• Assisting with witness preparation
• Supporting trial preparation, case strategy, and broader dispute management
• Working closely with partners and clients on significant commercial matters

What they are looking for

• 4–5 years of litigation experience
• Strong background in commercial litigation
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and case-management skills
• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively
• Strong academic background
• Plaintiff-side or defense-side experience both of interest, provided the litigation background is strong

Salary & hours

• Annual target: 1,950 hours
• 1,800 hours treated as core billable target
• Up to 150 hours can be credited through pro bono, firm activity, and other approved contributions

Ideal profile

This is a strong move for someone who wants to join a financially strong, internationally positioned firm with the infrastructure, training, and resources to support long-term development, while still offering meaningful involvement in sophisticated litigation at the associate level.