Litigation Associate

C&M Legal Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 285,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

C&M Legal Search is seeking a Litigation Associate for its Century City office with 4–5 years of experience in commercial and business litigation. You will handle the full litigation lifecycle, including drafting pleadings, briefs, discovery responses, and supporting depositions and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has outstanding writing and advocacy, strong case management, and a top academic record with California Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in commercial/business litigation.
• Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
• Strong writing ability and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, briefs, and correspondence.
• Respond to written discovery and manage discovery requests.
• Handle depositions, oral arguments, and trial/arbitration preparation.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Writing ability

Case management

Team orientation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar Admission California

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4–5 years of experience in commercial and business litigation for its Century City office. The role offers hands-on work across the full litigation lifecycle, including drafting pleadings, briefs, and correspondence, responding to written discovery, and handling depositions, oral arguments, and trial and arbitration preparation.

The firm is looking for candidates with strong case management skills, a solid work ethic, and a team-oriented attitude. Excellent oral advocacy and communication skills are essential, along with particularly strong writing ability and consistent attention to detail. A high level of academic achievement is expected, and admission to the State Bar of California is required.

This is an opportunity to work with a supportive team in a collegial and entrepreneurial environment. The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $285,000 to $325,000 per year, with actual salary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.