Associate - Commercial Litigation - Los Angeles - 325K

We Are Legal Revolution; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Los Angeles is seeking a 4th–5th year Commercial Litigation Associate for its AM Law 140 platform. The role involves handling complex, high-stakes disputes, collaborating with senior litigators, and contributing to trial readiness from an early stage.

You will work on matters involving brand, business and reputational risk within a well-resourced platform that supports long-term development and exposure to cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters.

Qualifications

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

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 experience

Commercial litigation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

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.