Business Litigation Junior Associate Attorney - Los Angeles

MDS Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 180.000 - 215.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

Our client, an AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a Business Litigation Junior Associate to join its Los Angeles team hybridly. The position targets a motivated attorney with 1+ year of business litigation experience and strong advocacy skills.

JD from a top-tier law school and active California Bar are required. The role offers exposure to complex matters and opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.

Formación

• Top-tier law school with excellent academic record and strong writing skills.
• Active California Bar in good standing.
• At least 1 year of substantive business litigation experience.
• Experience with depositions and court appearances is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of independent and collaborative work.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• 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 to develop case strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and internal teams.

Conocimientos

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client service

Analytical skills

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD) from top-tier law school

Active California Bar

Descripción del empleo

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