Litigation Associate

Mintz; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mintz is seeking an associate with 2+ years of complex litigation experience to join our Los Angeles team. You will perform legal research, draft briefs, manage discovery, and support client matters in high-profile cases.

The role requires collaboration with colleagues, office presence about 60% of the time, and a commitment to delivering precise, results-driven advocacy for our clients. This is a highly professional environment at a leading Am Law 100 firm.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be admitted in California.
• 2+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Join high-profile litigation team in Los Angeles and support growth of the practice.
• Conduct legal research, brief-writing, and coordinate discovery.
• Manage document production and assist in trial readiness and client matters.
• Contribute to client development activities and thought leadership.

Skills

Legal Research

Brief Writing

Discovery

Document Production

Client Development

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

JD or LLM

Job description

Mintz'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

Mintz is seeking an associate with 2+ years of experience to join our high-profile litigation team in Los Angeles. 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 Mintz. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Must be admitted in California
• Must have 2+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters
• Experience in both California state and federal court
• Experience in consumer class action law is preferred
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professionalism in working and engaging with clients and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and balance competing responsibilities
• Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings

About Mintz

Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 500 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors on pivotal deals, disputes and regulatory matters within our core practice areas. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC.

The salary range for this position is $235,000 to $310,000. This position is bonus eligible.

Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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