Complex Litigation Associate (4+ Yrs Exp)

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Los Angeles seeks a Complex Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience to handle sophisticated disputes, manage case strategy, and support trial preparation in a hybrid, permanent role.

Applicants should hold a JD from an accredited school, be eligible to practice in California, and demonstrate strong legal research, writing, discovery, and deposition skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Meaningful experience managing complex litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Excellent organizational and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working on sophisticated disputes involving significant exposure or complex factual issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive litigation tasks from case inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses of complex legal issues.
• Handle written discovery, document review, and fact development.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in witness preparation.
• Work with expert witnesses and assist with expert discovery.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Assist with case strategy, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial support.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple matters and practice teams.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and internal case teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery & depositions

Case management

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Complex Litigation Associate (4+ Yrs Exp)

$215000 - $300000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid | Permanent

Complex Litigation. Meaningful Responsibility. Direct Trial Exposure.

A bit about us:

We are a collaborative law firm focused on helping clients navigate complex business disputes, regulatory challenges, and other high-impact legal matters. Our attorneys work across a range of industries and practice areas, handling matters that require strategic thinking, strong advocacy, and a practical approach to problem-solving. We believe effective legal work comes from teamwork, preparation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Our culture encourages lawyers to take ownership of their work, contribute meaningful ideas, and develop their skills through hands‑on experience and mentorship. We value professionalism, accountability, and building long‑term relationships with both clients and colleagues.

Why join us?

We offer the opportunity to do sophisticated legal work in an environment that balances high expectations with strong support systems. Associates are encouraged to take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with experienced attorneys, and gain exposure to all stages of a matter rather than being limited to a narrow role. We invest in professional development through ongoing training, regular feedback, and mentoring relationships that help attorneys grow throughout their careers. Our team‑oriented culture promotes collaboration, accessibility, and knowledge‑sharing across practice groups. We also recognize the importance of community involvement and provide opportunities for attorneys to participate in pro bono and other service‑oriented work while continuing to build valuable advocacy and client‑development skills.

Job Details

We are seeking an attorney with several years of meaningful litigation experience to join our team handling complex disputes and high‑stakes matters. This role is heavily focused on litigation and offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on sophisticated cases involving intricate factual, legal, and technical issues.

We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, managing significant case responsibilities, and collaborating with colleagues throughout all phases of litigation. Prior industry‑specific experience is not required. We value strong litigators who can quickly learn new subject matter, think strategically, and contribute to successful outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive litigation tasks from case inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation‑related documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses of complex legal issues
• Handle written discovery, document review, and fact development
• Take and defend depositions and participate in witness preparation
• Work with expert witnesses and assist with expert discovery
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Assist with case strategy, motion practice, trial preparation, and trial support
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple matters and practice teams
• Maintain regular communication with clients and internal case teams

Qualifications

• Meaningful experience managing complex litigation matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Excellent organizational and case management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working on sophisticated disputes involving significant exposure or complex factual issues is a plus

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing in the State of California
• Approximately 4-8 years of litigation experience
• Experience with written discovery, depositions, legal research, drafting, and motion practice
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast‑paced practice
• Strong academic and professional credentials

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