Commercial Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

Foley & Lardner LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 290,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Los Angeles seeks a 4-6 year associate for its Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The candidate should be a persuasive legal writer and oral advocate with substantial experience in complex business litigation in state and federal courts, including case strategy and discovery.

Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school, be in good standing, and be active California Bar members. Salary range is $290,000-$370,000, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex business litigation in state and federal courts.
• Ability to develop and execute case strategy and manage written and document discovery.
• Experience in depositions, preparing witnesses, and arguing motions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute case strategy for commercial litigation matters.
• Manage all phases of written and document discovery, pleadings, and court filings.
• Appear for hearings, conduct depositions, and prepare witnesses for testimony.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Litigation management

Pleadings & motions

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Foley & Lardner is seeking a 4-6 year associate (Class of 2020-2022) to join the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in our Los Angeles office. Qualified candidate must be a persuasive legal writer and oral advocate and will have substantial experience handling complex business litigation matters in state and federal courts, including developing and executing case strategy, managing all phases of written and document discovery, researching and drafting sophisticated pleadings, dispositive motions, and other court filings, conducting and defending depositions, preparing witnesses for testimony, appearing for status conferences and hearings, and arguing motions in both state and federal court.

Candidates should have experience independently managing significant aspects of litigation matters, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other case team members, and providing strategic guidance throughout the litigation process. Participation in settlement conferences and negotiations and significant trial preparation experience are preferred. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional work ethic, and must be comfortable having direct and regular interaction with partners and clients while taking ownership of key litigation responsibilities.

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to thrive in a sophisticated practice in a busy, collaborative environment, to assist with advancing the long-term strategic objectives of our Litigation Department. We value collegiality, creativity, and intellectual curiosity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. Top academics required.

To be considered, candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the California Bar.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is $290,000-$370,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.