Litigation Associate

Veritas Legal Recruiting & Advising; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 274,500; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Legal Recruiting & Advising in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience to join a highly regarded boutique. The role offers ownership over matters early, with direct partner mentorship and a fast-paced, collaborative culture.

Base compensation ranges from $215,000 to $274,500 with a bonus potential up to $65,000. The ideal candidate has a strong JD from a top school and active CA bar, ready to move quickly for the right person.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience at a top national or international firm.
• J.D. from a strong law school; active California Bar admission.
• Excellent academic record, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Career stability (ideally no more than two firms to date).
• IP or technology litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with partners on sophisticated commercial litigation and own matters early.
• Contribute to case strategy, discovery, and advocacy in court or negotiations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy skills

Case management

Education

J.D. from a top law school

Active California Bar admission

Job description

$215,000–$274,500 base, plus bonus up to $65,00

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A highly regarded Los Angeles litigation boutique is looking to add a Litigation Associate (3–5 years) to its team — and they're ready to move quickly for the right perso

This isn't a "keep your head down and bill hours" role. You'll work directly with partners on sophisticated commercial litigation for a diverse client base, with real ownership over your matters early on. Boutique firms like this one are known for tighter-knit teams, faster partnership tracks, and far more courtroom and strategy exposure than you'd typically get at a large firm at this stag

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• irmImmediate need — the firm can move fast for strong candida