LA Commercial Litigation Associate - Trial-Ready

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Los Angeles seeks an Associate for its Commercial Litigation Group. The role requires 3–6 years of litigation experience in CA state and federal courts, with responsibilities across discovery, depositions, motions, and hearings.

Admission to the California Bar is mandatory; top 50 law school credentials and strong writing, research, and analytical abilities are essential. Trial experience is a plus, and teamwork is valued in our collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of litigation experience at a law firm.
• Admission to the California Bar is required.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in CA state and federal courts across all phases of litigation.
• Handle discovery, depositions, motion drafting, and hearings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Top 50 law school

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Los Angeles seeks an Associate for its Commercial Litigation Group. The role requires 3–6 years of litigation experience in CA state and federal courts, with responsibilities across discovery, depositions, motions, and hearings.

Admission to the California Bar is mandatory; top 50 law school credentials and strong writing, research, and analytical abilities are essential. Trial experience is a plus, and teamwork is valued in our collaborative practice.