Business Litigation Associate (4-8 yrs) - Los Angeles

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings

Professional development

Pro bono credit

Partnership potential

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is assisting a respected national law firm in Los Angeles to hire a Business Litigation Associate. The role requires 4-8 years of business and/or financial services litigation experience and bar in California. You will work directly with clients, mentor junior staff, and handle complex matters.

Candidates must have J.D. from an accredited law school, California Bar in good standing, and be able to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 4–8 years of business litigation and/or financial services litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex business and financial services litigation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Develop and implement litigation and case-management strategies.
• Manage discovery and document review processes.
• Participate in court appearances, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with clients and litigation teams to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Deliver high-quality legal work under demanding timelines.

Skills

Motions

Depositions

Discovery

Case strategy

Court appearances

Legal writing

Legal research

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Business Litigation Associate

Our client, a respected national law firm, is seeking a Business Litigation Associate with 4-8 years of experience to join its Los Angeles office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience in business litigation and/or financial services litigation who is looking to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with clients, and contribute to sophisticated litigation matters. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team that offers strong mentorship, professional development, and a clear path for long-term advancement.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex business and financial services litigation matters


• Draft and argue substantive motions


• Conduct and defend depositions


• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials


• Develop and implement litigation and case-management strategies


• Manage discovery and document review processes


• Participate in court appearances, mediations, and settlement negotiations


• Collaborate with clients and litigation teams to achieve favorable outcomes


• Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Deliver high-quality legal work under demanding timelines

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school


• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar


• 4-8 years of business litigation and/or financial services litigation experience


• Strong experience with:
  
  
  
  • Motion practice
  
  
  • Depositions
  
  
  • Discovery
  
  
  • Case strategy development
  
  
  • Court appearances
  
  
  
  


• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills


• Outstanding oral advocacy and communication abilities


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to independently manage significant responsibilities while working collaboratively within a team


• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys a platform designed to support long-term professional growth and advancement, including:

• A transparent and attainable partnership track


• Direct access to partners and clients


• Meaningful responsibility on sophisticated litigation matters


• Robust mentoring and professional development programs


• Competitive and sustainable billable hour expectations


• Billable credit for approved pro bono work and firm initiatives


• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive culture

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 - $235,000 annually


• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and overall skill set

Additional benefits may include:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits


• Retirement savings programs


• Professional development and training opportunities


• Billable credit for approved pro bono activities


• Partnership-track advancement opportunities

Location

• Los Angeles, California