Litigation Associate

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in California is seeking highly qualified associates with 3-6 years of litigation experience to join their high-profile litigation practice. Candidates must possess excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills, with hands-on litigation experience including conducting depositions and preparing for trial. The role offers a competitive salary range of $260,000—$390,000 USD based on qualifications and experience. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively across diverse practice areas and contribute to complex dispute resolutions.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of solid litigation experience, preferably with some trial experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and handling discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions and conducting witness interviews.
• Drafting pleadings, writing briefs, and preparing for trial.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking highly qualified associates with a minimum of three years of litigation experience to join our high-profile litigation practice. Our Trial, White Collar and Investigations Business Unit boasts a diverse practice encompassing all facets of complex disputes, from pretrial resolution to trial, including business and commercial litigation, white collar defense and investigations, consumer protection and advertising, employment, entertainment, financial services litigation, health care litigation, intellectual property, patent litigation, and privacy and data security. Our litigators work collaboratively across offices and industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on litigation experience, including conducting legal research, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, conducting witness interviews, drafting pleadings, writing briefs, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing for trial.
• Excellent legal writing and research skills
• Prior experience as a judicial law clerk is a plus

Requirements

• 3-6 years of solid litigation experience, preferably with some trial experience and experience drafting and arguing motions or conducting depositions
• Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills
• A self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple, diverse projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent team player skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and the flexibility to engage and collaborate across the firm’s capabilities and practice areas
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work independently and proactively and to develop creative solutions that meet client and team needs
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction in which you plan to practice

The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.

US Pay Range

$260,000—$390,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering diversity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organization’s continued progression. We believe a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. In collaboration with Firm leadership, our Diversity and Inclusion department drives the Firm’s efforts, engaging our legal, consulting, business, and administrative professionals to create and sustain a culture where we celebrate each of our unique experiences and contributions.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; entertainment; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate. For more information, visit www.manatt.com.

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If you want to join a future-thinking, entrepreneurially minded team of passionate and driven professionals, we strongly encourage you to apply. All candidates must apply through our online application portal (apply here). Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).

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