Commercial and Business Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Unlimited PTO

401k

Full benefits package

Job summary

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation in Los Angeles seeks an experienced litigation associate to draft pleadings, conduct legal research, handle e-discovery, and support trial preparation under senior attorneys. The firm offers a competitive salary with bonuses up to $106,000, unlimited PTO, 401k, and full benefits.

A top law school degree is preferred but not required; must be admitted to the State Bar of California.

Qualifications

• Strong background in litigation practice and excellent research and writing skills.
• Experience handling e-discovery issues and document productions.
• Admitted to the State Bar of California; top law school degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and assisting with discovery, including e-discovery.
• Support trial preparation under the guidance of senior attorneys.
• Contribute to a dynamic and growing law firm environment committed to client success.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research/writing

E-discovery

Document productions

Analytical abilities

Education

Top 50 law school degree preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Los Angeles Office - Los Angeles, CA 90017
Salary Range: $180,000.00 - $230,000.00 Salary/year

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a strong background in litigation practice, excellent legal research and writing skills, experience handling e-discovery issues and document productions, and an overall track record of high-quality work. A degree from a top fifty law school is preferred but not required. We seek someone who is hardworking, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and who demonstrates exceptional analytical abilities. Must be admitted to the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, assisting with discovery (including e-discovery), and supporting trial preparation under the guidance of senior attorneys.

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other.

We offer:

• competitive salary
• various types of bonuses
• unlimited PTO
• 401k
• a full benefits package

Pay Scale

The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $180-$230k, with bonus potential of up to $106,000. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice and experience and performance.

Commitment to Inclusivity

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.