Litigation Associate

Principle Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) match

Structured mentorship

Job summary

Principle Recruiting partners with a well established Greater Los Angeles law firm to seek a commercial litigator with 1 to 3 years of experience. The role focuses on sophisticated commercial disputes with a demanding 1,800-hour target and meaningful early responsibility.

Associates will take depositions, argue motions, and work directly with clients within their first two years, supported by structured mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Associates take depositions, argue motions, and work directly with clients within their first two years.
• Handle sophisticated commercial disputes with a structured mentorship program.
• Meet 1,800-hour target while contributing to case strategy and client matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Job description

Principle Recruiting has partnered with a well established Greater Los Angeles law firm seeking a commercial litigator with 1 to 3 years of experience.

This role offers sophisticated commercial disputes with an 1,800 hour target and meaningful case responsibility early. Associates here take depositions, argue motions, and work directly with clients within their first two years.

The Details

• Base: $200,000 to $230,000, DOE
• Bonus: $10,000 to $75,000 annually, tied to billable hours
• Billable target: 1,800 hours
• Structured mentorship and professional development
• Full benefits package with 401(k) match

What We're Looking For

• 1 to 3 years of commercial litigation experience
• Active California State Bar membership
• Strong academic and professional credentials