Litigation Associate

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Travel accident insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Unlimited vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter and transit plans

Employee assistance program

Long term care insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has an immediate opportunity for a Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, CA. Qualified candidates must have 2-6 years of litigation experience, including motions, depositions, and complex discovery tasks, with a California license required.

The base salary range is $190,000–$220,000, plus potential bonus up to $45,000. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and a strong, supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of litigation experience
• Experience preparing and arguing motions
• Assisting in taking depositions and handling complex discovery/ESI
• Preparing cases for trial
• Researching and drafting briefs and motions
• California bar license required

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support and case management in Los Angeles
• Prepare and argue motions on behalf of clients
• Take and supervise depositions as needed
• Manage complex discovery and ESI
• Prepare cases for trial and coordinate with teams
• Research, draft, and file briefs and motions with courts

Skills

Litigation experience

Motions

Depositions

Discovery

Trial preparation

Briefs & motions drafting

Education

Licensed to practice in California

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com .

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity for a Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, California. Qualified candidates must have 2-6 years of litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, assisting in the taking of depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for trial, and must be well versed in researching and drafting briefs and motions.

A license to practice in California is required. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

The base salary range for this position is $190,000 – $220,000 and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered include: health care, vision, dental, firm paid disability, firm paid life insurance, firm paid travel accident, retirement benefits, parental leave, adoption assistance, unlimited vacation, healthcare and flexible spending accounts, commuter and transit plans, employee assistance program, long term care, and pet insurance.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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