Business Litigation Associate (Los Angeles)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership path transparency

Mentoring at each career stage

Direct access to partners

Competitive billing expectations

Pro bono billing credit

Professional development programs

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Job summary

Dykema's Los Angeles office is seeking an associate with 4–8 years of experience in business or financial services litigation. The candidate will draft and argue motions, conduct and defend depositions, and prepare pleadings and discovery materials while developing effective case strategies.

Excellent written and oral advocacy is required, with attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in business or financial services litigation.
• Licensed to practice in California.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare diverse pleadings and discovery materials.
• Develop case strategies.

Skills

Litigation experience

Motions drafting

Deposition handling

Pleadings preparation

Discovery materials

Oral advocacy

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Dykema's Los Angeles office is seeking a talented associate with 4–8 years of experience in business litigation and/or financial services litigation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in drafting and arguing motions, conducting and defending depositions, preparing diverse pleadings and discovery materials, and developing case strategies. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills are required. The work requires attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and be admitted to the California Bar.

Salary range: $200,000–$235,000 (exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience).

Why Dykema?

• A clear, attainable path to partnership supported by transparent expectations
• Robust mentoring at every stage of your career
• Direct access to partners and clients, fostering meaningful professional growth
• Competitive and sustainable billing expectations
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
• Structured professional development programs designed to accelerate your success
• A dynamic, inclusive culture where collaboration and innovation thrive