Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

plug-legal is seeking a Litigation Associate in Los Angeles with 3+ years of experience in complex litigation. The role requires strong legal research, brief-writing, and collaboration skills.

The firm offers elite compensation ranging from $260,000 to $365,000 and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must have a JD or LLM and be admitted to the relevant state bar.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Experience in consumer class action law preferred.
• Must be admitted to the relevant state bar.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the practice and contribute to articles.
• Attend speaking engagements and participate in client development activities.
• Collaborate with team members and work from the office 60% of the time.

Skills

Complex litigation skills

Legal research

Brief-writing

Document production

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Associate LA

About 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.