Jr. Commercial Litigation Associate (2-4 yrs) - Los Angeles

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellness bene

Retirement and savings programs

Paid time off and professional dev

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a junior Commercial Litigation Associate for a nationally recognized Am Law firm in Los Angeles.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated matters including complex commercial disputes, class actions, and public entity litigation, with significant responsibility early in the career.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school, California Bar admission, and 2–4 years of litigation experience; prior law firm experience preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 2-4 years of litigation experience.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Desire to assume significant responsibility and direct client exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support all stages of complex litigation from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Assist with litigation strategy, case development, and trial prep.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlements.
• Handle discovery and document management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, experts, and co-counsel on litigation matters.
• Support matters involving complex commercial disputes, class actions, and public entity litigation.
• Engage in business development: client pitches, presentations, and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Case management

Client exposure

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar membership

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking a junior Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its Commercial Litigation practice in Los Angeles.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation associate looking to work on sophisticated and high-profile matters, including complex commercial litigation, class action litigation, and public entity litigation. The successful candidate will gain substantial responsibility early in their career while working closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of complex litigation matters from inception through resolution

• Conduct legal research and draft:

  • Motions

  • Briefs

  • Pleadings

  • Memoranda

  • Discovery-related documents

• Assist with litigation strategy, case development, and trial preparation

• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations

• Handle discovery and document management responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, experts, and co-counsel on sophisticated litigation matters

• Support matters involving:

  • Complex commercial disputes

  • Class action litigation

  • Public entity litigation

• Participate in business development activities, including:

  • Client pitches

  • Presentations

  • Marketing initiatives

  • Relationship-building efforts

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar

• 2-4 years of litigation experience

• Prior law firm experience preferred

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities

• Outstanding academic credentials

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Strong organizational and case-management skills

• Desire to assume significant responsibility and direct client exposure

Preferred Experience

• Commercial litigation

• Class action litigation

• Public entity litigation

• Motion practice and brief writing

• Discovery management and litigation strategy development

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex and impactful litigation matters while developing strong advocacy and client-management skills. Attorneys benefit from:

• Exposure to sophisticated commercial and class action litigation

• Significant responsibility and hands‑on experience

• Direct collaboration with experienced litigators

• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

• Business development and client‑facing opportunities

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $215,000 - $355,000 annually

• Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, class year, and overall fit

Additional compensation may include:

• Performance‑based bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Retirement and savings programs

• Paid time off and professional development resources

Location

• Los Angeles, California

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Law School Transcript

• Writing Sample