Associate / Attorney - Litigation

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates in Los Angeles seeks a 2 to 6 year Litigation Associate to join its nationally recognized litigation practice. You will handle a broad mix of complex civil litigation and white collar investigations, draft motions and pleadings, and manage discovery with increasing responsibility.

You will work in lean teams with direct partner contact, gaining early responsibility and building a long-term platform at the intersection of litigation, technology, and life sciences.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of experience in civil litigation or white collar investigations.
• California bar admission or clear eligibility for practice in Los Angeles.
• Top law firm training and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of complex civil litigation and white collar 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.

Skills

Civil litigation

White collar investigations

Legal writing

Discovery management

Education

Law degree from a top law school

Job description

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded international litigation platform focused on technology and life sciences clients seeking a 2 to 6 year Litigation Associate to join its Los Angeles office.

This is a rare chance to plug into a nationally recognized litigation practice handling sophisticated commercial disputes and white collar investigations for innovation driven clients. You will work in lean teams with direct partner contact, gain early responsibility across high value matters, and build a long term career platform at the intersection of litigation, technology, and life sciences.

Company Highlights

• Benefit from a respected national litigation practice regularly recognized by leading independent legal directories
• Act for technology, pharma, biopharma, and life sciences clients on complex civil litigation and investigations
• Leverage an international platform with offices across key United States and global innovation hubs
• Collaborate closely with partner led teams that emphasize mentorship, training, and collegial culture
• Access structured professional development, early client exposure, and a credible platform for long term advancement

The Role

• Handle a broad mix of complex civil litigation and white collar and 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

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a 2 to 6 year Litigation Associate with:

• 2 to 6 years of experience or a current top level clerkship in civil litigation or white collar
• Broad based experience in civil litigation and or white collar and related 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 and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Competitive package aligned with comparable Am Law litigation roles in Los Angeles

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