Litigation Associate (2nd & 3rd yrs) - Los Angeles

Permanent Placements LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 225.000 - 235.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Permanent Placements LLC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Litigation Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join a premier international law firm's Litigation Department.

The role involves assisting in all phases of complex matters, conducting research, drafting motions and briefs, supporting deposition prep, and collaborating with partners and clients.

Base salary range $225,000–$235,000 with competitive bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 2–3 years of litigation experience.
• Broad litigation experience and strong credentials.
• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in all phases of complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and memoranda.
• Support deposition preparation and witness development.
• Participate in case strategy development and litigation planning.
• Assist with document review, discovery management, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, experts and clients on sophisticated matters.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a high-performance environment.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Formação

J.D. from accredited law school

Descrição da vaga

2nd or3rd Year Litigation Associate

Our client, an elite international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join its Litigation Department.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior litigation attorney seeking exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes disputes while working alongside nationally recognized litigators. The ideal candidate will have a broad litigation background, exceptional academic credentials, and experience managing a variety of litigation responsibilities within a fast-paced law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of complex litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and draft:
  • Motions
  • Briefs
  • Pleadings
  • Discovery requests and responses
  • Legal memoranda
• Support deposition preparation and witness development
• Participate in case strategy development and litigation planning
• Assist with document review, discovery management, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with partners, associates, experts, and clients on sophisticated litigation matters
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a high-performance environment

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 2-3 years of litigation experience
• Strong experience handling a broad range of litigation matters
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Large law firm ("Big Law") litigation experience
• Experience working on complex commercial, regulatory, or other sophisticated litigation mattersDemonstrated ability to manage significant responsibility in a fast-paced practice

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters while developing litigation, advocacy, and client-management skills within a collaborative environment. Attorneys benefit from:

• Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters
• Direct mentorship from leading trial and appellate lawyers
• Meaningful responsibility early in their careers
• Strong professional development and training opportunities
• A collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Long-term advancement opportunities within a premier litigation practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $225,000 - $235,000 annually
• Competitive bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample (if requested)