Litigation Associate - LA

plug-legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Top-tier benefits package

Opportunities for professional visibility

Job summary

Plug-legal is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join their elite trial team in Los Angeles. This role focuses on managing complex litigation workload, from pretrial to appellate work, within a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and writing skills, with a preference for experience in consumer class action law. This position includes a modern hybrid work model, requiring office presence about 60% of the time.

Compensation ranges from $260,000 to $365,000, alongside bonus eligibility and top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Must be an active member of the California Bar.
• Experience in consumer class action law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive litigation workload.
• Direct and manage document production process.
• Partner with teams to advise on legal matters.
• Support practice growth through client development.
• Support all phases of the litigation lifecycle.

Skills

Legal research

Brief-writing

Discovery management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Advance your litigation career by joining a high-profile, Am Law 100 trial team in the heart of the Los Angeles legal market. We are seeking a sophisticated Litigation Associate (3+ years) to join a firm renowned for its aggressive advocacy, resourceful approaches, and commitment to achieving favorable results for a global client base. This is an elite opportunity to handle complex disputes within a collaborative environment that prizes technical mastery and a winning attitude.

About the Role

As a Litigation Associate in our Los Angeles office, you will serve as a key player in a results-driven practice that spans pretrial, discovery, trial, and appellate work. You will partner across disciplines to solve intricate legal problems for business leaders and entrepreneurs. This role is designed for an ambitious litigator who excels in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the growth of the practice through high-level advocacy and client development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex Advocacy: Manage a comprehensive litigation workload, including sophisticated legal research and the drafting of high-stakes briefs.
• Discovery Oversight: Direct and manage the document production process and oversee complex discovery phases to ensure precision and strategic advantage.
• Strategic Resolution: Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to advise on key legal and industry matters that impact case resolution and business goals.
• Practice Growth: Support the expansion of the firm’s profile by contributing to legal articles, participating in speaking engagements, and engaging in strategic client development.
• End-to-End Litigation: Support all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from initial pretrial strategy through trial and potential appellate efforts.

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years of comprehensive experience handling complex litigation matters at a reputable law firm.

Technical Proficiency: Strong background in legal research, brief-writing, and discovery management. Experience in consumer class action law is preferred.

Bar Admission: Must be an active member of the California Bar.

Academic Background: JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school. Judicial clerkship experience is considered a significant plus.

Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing responsibilities under tight deadlines.

Why This Opportunity?

Am Law 100 Prestige: Join a premier global firm of over 500 attorneys recognized for navigating the world’s most pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters.

Aggressive Advocacy: Thrive in an environment that combines a winning attitude with an aggressive drive to yield efficient and favorable results for clients.

Professional Visibility: Benefit from opportunities to build your personal brand through speaking engagements and industry-leading publications.

Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $260,000 – $365,000, plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive, top-tier benefits package.

Location / Working Model

• Working Model: Our firm values the mentorship and synergy of in-person connection; this role follows a modern hybrid model, requiring an office presence approximately 60% of the time .