Litigation Associate: Complex Disputes & Hybrid Work

DLA Piper LLP; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP seeks an Associate for its Litigation group, Business and Commercial, in Los Angeles or San Francisco. JD required with California Bar admission; at least 2+ years in Business and Commercial matters; state court experience, federal clerkship a plus. Core tasks include research, drafting, client service, and cross-office collaboration.

You will contribute to disputes, transactions, and firm initiatives while upholding professional standards in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• JD required with California Bar admission.
• Minimum 2+ years of Business & Commercial experience.
• California state court experience; federal clerkship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and analysis to support client matters and strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents with clarity.
• Maintain client relationships by delivering practical, high-quality services.
• Collaborate across practices and offices to advance matters.
• Assess risks and provide practical legal/business solutions.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and development and firm initiatives.
• Support disputes, transactions, and related activities as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client service

Collaboration

Professional judgment

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Management skills

Education

JD

California Bar admission

Job description

DLA Piper LLP seeks an Associate for its Litigation group, Business and Commercial, in Los Angeles or San Francisco. JD required with California Bar admission; at least 2+ years in Business and Commercial matters; state court experience, federal clerkship a plus. Core tasks include research, drafting, client service, and cross-office collaboration.

You will contribute to disputes, transactions, and firm initiatives while upholding professional standards in a hybrid work setting.