Commercial Trials & Litigation Associate

Steptoe LLP; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Steptoe LLP in Los Angeles seeks an associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Trials & Litigation group. The candidate will handle complex disputes, draft briefs, and collaborate with partners on strategy.

Judicial clerkship is strongly preferred; strong writing and analytical skills and excellent academic credentials are required. Play a meaningful role in client matters, with opportunities to manage cases and engage with courts and opposing

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California Bar in active good standing.
• Judicial clerkship experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and superior writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial disputes and manage matters with supervision as appropriate.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts to advance cases.
• Prepare and contribute to briefs, motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on case strategy and discovery issues.
• Assist with trial preparation and, where appropriate, court appearances.

Skills

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Judicial clerkship experience

Job description

Overview

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Trials & Litigation practice group in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial disputes and be ready to assume significant responsibility in managing matters. This role offers meaningful opportunities to work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. Judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and superior writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial disputes and manage matters with supervision, as appropriate.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts to advance cases.
• Prepare and contribute to briefs, motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on case strategy and discovery issues.
• Assist with trial preparation and, where appropriate, court appearances.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California Bar in active good standing.
• Judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and superior writing and analytical skills.

Application Materials

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated salary range is $235,000 to $310,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location. Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a Wellness Program.

Equal Opportunity and Hiring Practices

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes. Steptoe LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.