Commercial Litigation Associate

LeoForce; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work schedule

Mentorship program

Bonus program

Job summary

LeoForce, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Mid Level Commercial Litigation Associate in Los Angeles to join a high-stakes practice. You will conduct discovery, draft pleadings, prepare for depositions, and assist with trial strategy while collaborating with partners and clients.

Admission to the California Bar is required. The firm offers a hybrid schedule, comprehensive benefits, unlimited PTO, and a market-aligned bonus program to reward performance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, writing, and case-management skills required.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Admission to the California Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct written and document discovery, including review and analysis of electronically stored information.
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
• Assist with witness preparation and trial strategy.
• Perform legal research and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with partners and clients while managing independent responsibilities.
• Participate in high-stakes matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Case-management

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $270,000 - $315,000 per year

Job Details

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting written and document discovery, including review and analysis of electronically stored information
• Drafting pleadings, memoranda, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Preparing for, taking, and defending depositions
• Assisting with witness preparation and trial strategy
• Performing legal research and providing strategic recommendations
• Collaborating closely with partners and clients while also managing independent responsibilities
• Participating in high-stakes matters

Qualifications

• Admission to the California Bar required
• Strong analytical, writing, and case-management skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

A bit about us:

We are an international law firm with a strong presence in the United States and Europe, focused on finance, government law, real estate, and complex commercial litigation. Our team is known for taking on high-stakes matters where others may see insurmountable obstacles.

With more than 100 litigators globally, we handle sophisticated financial disputes, fraud and defamation claims, intellectual property conflicts, real estate litigation, and other complex commercial cases. Our attorneys regularly appear in jury and bench trials, as well as arbitral tribunals around the world.

Why join us?

We offer associates the opportunity to engage in challenging, high-stakes litigation and advisory work from the start. Our environment encourages proactive involvement in all phases of cases, from discovery and research to drafting and trial preparation. Team members collaborate closely with experienced colleagues, gaining hands-on exposure and mentorship while developing strong analytical, writing, and litigation skills. We foster a culture of professional growth, where independent judgment is valued, contributions are recognized, and individuals are supported as they take ownership of their work. This role provides a platform for accelerated development in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating setting.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work-life balance and professional development, including:

• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) match
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid work schedule
• Hands-on mentorship environment
• Competitive salary with market-aligned bonus structure