Business Litigation Junior Associate — Trial-Driven, Hybrid

6 Degrees Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is assisting a prominent AmLaw 200 firm in Los Angeles with hiring a Business Litigation Junior Associate. Hybrid role with exposure to high-stakes matters, including depositions and trial work. CA bar in good standing required; 1+ year of business litigation experience and top-tier law school pedigree preferred.

The candidate will work closely with senior litigators on complex cases across industries, developing case strategies and representing clients in various proceedings.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with 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 trial experience are strongly preferred.
• Proven legal research, writing, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with ability to work collaboratively and independently on high-exposure trial matters.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

6 Degrees Search is assisting a prominent AmLaw 200 firm in Los Angeles with hiring a Business Litigation Junior Associate. Hybrid role with exposure to high-stakes matters, including depositions and trial work. CA bar in good standing required; 1+ year of business litigation experience and top-tier law school pedigree preferred.

The candidate will work closely with senior litigators on complex cases across industries, developing case strategies and representing clients in various proceedings.