Litigation Associate

RecruitPod Global LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitPod Global LLC in Los Angeles is seeking a litigation associate with at least 3 years of post-law school experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will handle hands-on responsibility, work across federal and California civil procedures, and contribute to strategy with urgency and precision.

The role offers a hybrid work environment with exposure to the film, television, and video game industries, plus strong writing expectations and opportunities to lead depositions,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-law school experience.
• California Bar membership required.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Manage deadlines across multiple clients and matters.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues effectively.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex issues.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and examine witnesses at trial.
• Prepare letters, pleadings, and motions clearly and persuasively.
• Draft discovery requests/responses and review documents for trial prep.
• Lead discussions with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Federal procedure

California Civil Procedure

Independent work

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bar admission in California

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our Litigation Group has a deep roster of talented commercial litigators practicing in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies nationwide. Our Los Angeles Litigation Department is a dynamic and growing group of experienced commercial litigators specializing in the film, television, and video game industries.

We are seeking a highly motivated litigation associate who is eager for hands‑on responsibility, approaches their work with urgency, and is committed to excellence. The ideal candidate should be a thought‑partner in the development and execution of litigation strategies and must demonstrate a desire to push outside their comfort zone by engaging in front‑line litigation work.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage deadlines across multiple clients and matters.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues in an effective and timely manner.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, with an ability to explain complicated concepts in a straightforward and accessible way.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and examine witnesses at trial.
• Prepare clear, persuasive, and well‑organized letters, pleadings, and motions.
• Draft strategic discovery requests and responses; review documents efficiently with the goal of case analysis and trial preparation.
• Demonstrate comfort in speaking and leading discussion, including with clients and internally.

Qualifications

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Highly‑experienced in federal and California civil procedure. Familiarity with ADR procedures (e.g., JAMS, AAA, IFTA) a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, strong writing and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, pragmatism, judgment and the ability to problem solve.

Education And Experience

• Ideal for a candidate with at least 3 years of post-law school experience.
• Membership in the California Bar is required.
• Strong academic credentials.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

• The base salary for this position is $225,000 - $250,000.
• The firm supports a hybrid work environment.