Litigation Associate

KELLEY DRYE & WARREN LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings and planning

College coaching

Child and elder care offerings

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a talented mid-level litigation associate. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload, representing clients in various legal matters. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting motions, and trading discovery processes.

The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and strong analytical skills. Kelley Drye offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work policy, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in general commercial litigation.
• Ability to handle a diverse caseload and provide legal counsel.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical abilities

Client relations skills

Research and writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Judgment and communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Top academic credentials

Job description

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is seeking a talented and driven mid-level litigation associate to join our growing practice in our Los Angeles office. Our litigation team provides practical, business-savvy advocacy, guiding clients through complex business litigation. Our courtroom-tested trial lawyers have successfully handled significant and challenging cases in federal and state courts, arbitration tribunals and administrative bodies nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in litigation and will be responsible for handling a diverse caseload, providing legal counsel, and representing clients in various legal matters.

This position is open to our Los Angeles, CA office. Please note, Bar admission is required in an attorney’s resident and/or affiliated office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Navigate and manage all aspects of discovery disputes.
• Conduct and manage all fact and expert discovery, including all aspects of e-discovery strategy and processes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage litigation independently or as a team and exercise excellent judgment and communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.
• Strong analytical abilities, excellent client-relations skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Top academic credentials and a JD from an accredited law school.
• Clerkship and prior experience at a nationally recognized law firm is preferred.
• Bar admission is required in an attorney’s resident and/or affiliated office.

Kelley Drye offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our comprehensive benefits program helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, achieve financial security, and address your personal and family needs. Programs include health benefits, life insurance and disability income protection, paid parental leave, retirement savings and planning, college coaching, child and elder care offerings, and more. We currently have a hybrid work policy.

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in Los Angeles if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology) for example. Los Angeles Salary Range: Low: $250,000 - High: $275,000.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)