Litigation Associate

plug-legal; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

plug-legal in Los Angeles seeks a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join a high-profile team. The role involves complex litigation matters across state and federal courts, and requires strong research, brief-writing, and discovery skills.

The firm emphasizes collaboration and professional growth, with opportunities to contribute to client development, write articles, and participate in speaking engagements.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to the state bar for the office location.
• 3+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters, including state and federal courts; consumer class action preferred; judicial clerkship a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research, brief-writing, running document production, and discovery.
• Support growth of the practice; contribute to articles, attend speaking engagements and participate in client development activities.
• Collaborate with team members; work from the office approximately 60% of the time per hybrid guidelines.

Skills

Complex litigation

Legal research

Brief-writing

Discovery

Document production

Client development

Collaboration

Education

JD or LLM

Job description

Litigation Associate LAAbout the Litigation Section

Our client\'s litigation practice provides clients with resourceful approaches, experienced advocacy, and substantive expertise. Guided by a strong understanding of our clients\' core objectives, we combine a winning attitude and an aggressive drive to yield favorable and efficient results. Our litigators partner across several disciplines to advise on key legal and industry matters that impact resolution and ultimately meet business goals. Our pretrial, discovery, trial, and appellate efforts are designed to solve clients\' problems through a collaborative, results‑driven approach.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an associate with 3+ years of experience to join our high‑profile litigation team. Candidates should have a comprehensive complex litigation skill set and should be experienced in legal research, brief‑writing, running document production, and discovery. We\'re looking for a key team player who will support the growth of the practice, contribute to articles, attend speaking engagements, and participate in other client development activities.

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role at the firm. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm\'s published hybrid guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA‑accredited law school.


• Must be admitted to the relevant state bar for the office location.


• 3+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters, including state and federal courts; experience in consumer class action law is preferred; judicial clerkship experience is a plus.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues.


• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance competing responsibilities.


• Ability to stay organized, exercise extreme attention to detail, and work effectively in collaborative team settings.

About the Firm

Our client is a premier Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Their attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. They advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within their core practice areas, with strategically located offices across major national and international legal markets.

Compensation & Benefits

Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $260,000 to $365,000, with eligibility for bonuses.

Benefits Package: Comprehensive, top‑tier corporate benefits package.