Associate / Attorney - Litigation

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is seeking a Litigation Associate for their Los Angeles office to handle a broad mix of sophisticated civil litigation and white-collar investigations within lean, partner-led teams.

The role offers direct partner access, ownership of workstreams, and meaningful responsibilities, with compensation in the $230,000–$350,000 per year range and a fast-paced, top-tier Am Law environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of civil litigation experience or a current top-level clerkship in civil litigation or white collar investigations.
• California bar admission or clear eligibility for practice in Los Angeles.
• Strong academic credentials from a respected law school with top law firm training.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of complex civil litigation and white-collar/related investigations.
• Draft motions, briefs, and substantive pleadings in federal and state court matters.
• Manage written discovery, review evidence, and prepare factual and legal analyses.
• Support hearings, trials, and regulatory inquiries with increasing responsibility.
• Work in small teams with direct partner access and meaningful ownership of workstreams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor from a top law school

Job description

Associate / Attorney - Litigation

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Organising Institution / Firm

Watts & Associates Recruitment

Rolling Basis (Official)

$230,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

2 to 6 years of experience or a current top-level clerkship in civil litigation or white collar investigations; California bar admission or clear eligibility based on practice intentions in Los Angeles; Strong academic credentials from a respected law school; Top law firm training

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Watts & Associates Recruitment is managing a recruitment drive on behalf of a highly regarded international litigation platform focusing on technology and life sciences clients, seeking a Litigation Associate for their Los Angeles office. The role involves handling sophisticated commercial disputes and white-collar investigations within lean, partner-led teams.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 2 to 6 years of experience or a current top-level clerkship in civil litigation or white collar investigations.
• Bar Admission: California bar admission or clear eligibility based on practice intentions in Los Angeles.
• Academics & Training: Strong academic credentials from a respected law school alongside top law firm training.
• Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handle a broad mix of complex civil litigation and white-collar/related investigations.
• Draft motions, briefs, and substantive pleadings in federal and state court matters.
• Manage written discovery, review evidence, and prepare factual and legal analyses.
• Support hearings, trials, and regulatory inquiries with increasing responsibility over time.
• Work in small teams with direct partner access and meaningful ownership of workstreams.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base Pay Range: $230,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr (Actual pay based on skills and experience, aligned with comparable Am Law litigation roles in Los Angeles).

Employment Type: Full-time