Business Litigation Junior Associate Attorney - Los Angeles

The Keystone Distinction Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180.000 - 215.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks a junior Associate Attorney to join its Business Litigation Practice in Los Angeles. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-stakes matters in a collaborative, national platform with strong mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, California Bar admission, and 1+ year of business litigation experience, plus strong research and advocacy skills. Excellent client service and teamwork are essential.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record and demonstrated writing skills.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing is required.
• 1+ years of substantive business litigation experience.
• Demonstrated stand up experience (including depositions) and trial experience are strongly preferred.
• Proven legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to work collaboratively and independently on high-exposure trial matters.
• Highly motivated with a strong commitment to exceptional client service and teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Manage and assist with high-stakes business litigation matters across industries.
• Conduct discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Draft and argue motions and briefs in state and federal courts.
• Participate in trial preparation, hearings, and courtroom proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and litigation teams to develop case strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and internal teams.

Kenntnisse

Bar admission

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Deposition experience

Ausbildung

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Jobbeschreibung

BUSINESS LITIGATION JUNIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Los Angeles, CA

HYBRID

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented junior Associate Attorney to join their Business Litigation Practice in Los Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity for an mid-senior Associate litigator to work on complex, high-exposure business litigation matters with a collaborative and dynamic team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record and demonstrated writing skills
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing, required.
• 1+ years of substantive business litigation experience
• Demonstrated stand up experience (including depositions and courtroom oral advocacy) and trial experience are strongly preferred.
• Proven legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently, on high-exposure trial matters in an environment where drive and client service are valued.
• Highly motivated and driven, with a strong commitment to exceptional client service and effective teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Manageandassist withhigh-stakesbusiness litigationmattersacross industries
• Conduct discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Draftandargue motionsandbriefsin state and federal courts
• Participate intrial preparation,hearings, andcourtroom proceedings
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and litigation teams todevelop case strategies
• Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and internal teams

Why Join Us?

This position offers the chance to play acentral roleinsignificant litigationmatters with meaningful courtroom exposure and trial involvement. The firm fosters a supportive and collaborative culture, emphasizing professional growth, mentorship, and opportunities to lead on complex cases. Attorneys in this group benefit from hands‑on experience, partner access, and a platform that supportslong-term developmentandcareer advancementwithin anationally respected business litigation practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $180,000-$215,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer