Junior Commercial Litigation Associate

Venable LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable LLP in Los Angeles seeks a junior associate with two to four years of experience to join our California commercial litigation team. The successful candidate will handle complex litigation matters, perform research and writing with excellent communication skills, and participate in client pitches and presentations.

A JD from an accredited law school and California bar admission are required; prior law firm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to and in good standing with the California bar.

Responsibilities

• Support the California commercial litigation team in Los Angeles.
• Participate in client pitches and presentations.
• Handle research, writing, and analysis for cases.
• Assist with marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Marketing & business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar admission

Job description

Overview

• The California commercial litigation team's work includes complex commercial litigation, class action litigation, and public entity litigation.
• Participation in marketing and business development activities, including client pitches and presentations, is expected.

Posting details

Venable LLP’s Commercial Litigation Group seeks a junior associate with two to four years of experience to join our practice in the Los Angeles office.

The successful candidate has excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding academic credentials. Qualified candidates will have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, work well in a team, and are prepared to take on significant responsibility in Venable's cases. Candidates will support the California commercial litigation team, whose work includes complex commercial litigation, class action litigation, and public entity litigation.

Participation in marketing and business development activities, including client pitches and presentations are expected. Prior law firm experience is preferred. Candidates must have a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the California bar.

Venable LLP is an

American Lawyer

Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Our lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs. Additional information can be found at

Venable.com

.

The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000 per year, depending upon associate level. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance.

Venable LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, as applicable. Material job duties for this role include having access to privileged and confidential firm and client information, firm employees, and the firm’s premises. This role requires the hired individual to perform the material job duties outlined in this job posting. If the firm reasonably believes an applicant’s criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the material job duties required by the role, a conditional offer of employment may be rescinded.

Contact

Kara Barnachea

Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting

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