Commercial Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

plug-legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

Join plug-legal as a Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, a role for legal professionals with 4-6 years of experience. You'll handle high-profile disputes and represent clients in both trial and appellate courts, all within a supportive and prestigious environment.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $230,000 to $305,000, plus bonuses. As part of an Am Law 100 firm, your career development is fostered through mentorship and collaboration in a robust national practice.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of high-level litigation experience, preferably in commercial, class action, or entertainment law.
• Active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• Proven track record of handling complex disputes for corporate entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support diverse commercial matters across local, state, and federal courts.
• Represent clients regularly at trial and appellate levels.
• Provide nuanced legal counsel and draft pleadings and motions.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Attention to detail

Ability to articulate complex legal theories

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution team in the heart of the Los Angeles market. We are seeking a high-caliber Litigation Associate (4-6 years) to join a leading Am Law 100 firm renowned for blending sophisticated legal strategy with a collegial, growth-oriented culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to represent a diverse roster of national and international clients within a firm celebrated for its trial-ready excellence and expansive national reach.

About the Role

As a Commercial Litigation Associate in our Los Angeles office, you will serve as a core member of a broad and expanding practice group. You will navigate high-stakes disputes across local, state, and federal courts, handling every phase of the litigation lifecycle—from initial strategy and discovery to trial and appellate advocacy. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to integrate into a robust national practice that values professional development and seamless team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex Litigation Management: Lead and support diverse commercial matters, including consumer class actions, financial services, media/entertainment, and product liability litigation.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Regularly represent clients in local, state, and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels.
• Strategic Counseling: Provide nuanced legal counsel to a wide range of local, national, and international clients, clarifying goals and achieving results in high-pressure disputes.
• Case Development: Draft sophisticated pleadings, motions, and briefs; manage comprehensive discovery; and prepare for depositions and hearings.
• Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient, high-quality legal services as a key member of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standards of client service on a national scale.

Requirements

• Experience: 4-6 years of high-level litigation experience, preferably with a focus on commercial, class action, or entertainment law.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven track record of handling complex disputes for sophisticated corporate entities and financial institutions.
• Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• Academic Background: JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials and sharp critical reasoning skills.
• Skills: Exceptional writing skills, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to articulate complex legal theories to both clients and the court.

Why This Opportunity?

• Am Law 100 Prestige: Join a nationally recognized firm of more than 750 lawyers across the United States, supported by strong leadership and talented mentors.
• Professional Growth: This position is situated in a collegial environment that actively encourages career advancement and the development of specialized expertise.
• National Impact: While based in Los Angeles, you will be part of a powerhouse national practice, working on some of the most pivotal disputes across North America.
• Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $230,000 – $305,000, plus eligibility for incentive and profit‑sharing bonuses and a comprehensive, top‑tier benefits package.

Location / Working Model

• Location: Los Angeles, CA.
• Working Model: Our firm values the synergy of in‑person collaboration and mentorship. This role operates within our Los Angeles office, supported by a modern and flexible professional environment.