Commercial Litigation Trial Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Annual performance-based bonuses

Monthly bonus up to $2,000

Student loan repayment $250 monthly

Employee referral bonuses

Wellbeing allowance $300 annually

Six months parental leave

Global mobility program

Mentorship and training opportunities

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment in Los Angeles seeks a mid-level litigation associate with 6+ years of experience to join its Trial & Defense team. The role involves managing a substantial caseload across employment disputes, personal injury, commercial disputes and class actions.

The candidate will take on significant responsibility, handle depositions, motions and trials, and interact with clients on strategy and developments within a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Experience across all aspects of litigation.
• Deposition, discovery, and motion practice experience.
• Strong pre-trial, mediation and trial experience.
• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Exceptional legal research, writing and communication skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Commercially minded and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10–20 matters.
• Investigate claims and develop case strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery; oversee document production.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions and other documents.
• Prepare for hearings and argue motions.
• Draft pre-trial and trial documents.
• Prepare matters for mediation and trial.
• Communicate with clients about strategy and developments.
• Develop relationships with clients and opposing counsel.

Skills

Litigation experience

Bar admission

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Client communication

Time management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a mid-level litigation associate with 6+ years of experience to join its Trial & Defense team in Los Angeles. The practice represents public and private entities in high-exposure litigation involving employment disputes, personal injury, commercial disputes and class actions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator to take on a substantial level of responsibility, manage their own caseload and gain significant hands‑on experience across all stages of litigation, including depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediation and trial.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 10–20 matters.
• Investigate claims and develop effective case‑handling strategies.
• Draft and respond to discovery and oversee document production.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and apply findings to complex litigation matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions and other litigation documents.
• Prepare for and attend hearings and argue motions.
• Draft pre‑trial and trial documents.
• Prepare matters for mediation and trial and participate in proceedings.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients regarding case strategy and developments.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of litigation experience.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Substantial experience across all aspects of litigation.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, handling discovery and preparing and arguing motions.
• Strong experience with pre‑trial preparation and, ideally, mediation and trial.
• Excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school.
• Exceptional legal research, writing and communication skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Proactive, motivated, organized and commercially minded approach.
• Ability to identify issues and resolve problems efficiently.
• Competitive salary of $200,000–$240,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work flexibility, balancing remote and in‑office working.
• Flexible paid time off based on professional judgement.
• Annual performance‑based bonuses plus a monthly bonus opportunity of up to $2,000.
• $250 monthly student loan repayment for eligible attorneys.
• Generous employee referral bonuses.
• Strong mentorship, global training and career development opportunities.
• Social, volunteer, community service and professional development initiatives.
• $300 annual wellbeing allowance plus a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Six months of fully paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Access to a global mobility program and opportunities to participate in client‑facing events across North America and international offices.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.