Lower Hours Junior Litigation Associate - Elite Firm

Ryder Smith Legal Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Recruiter for litigation in Los Angeles, California. This role involves working with a top-tier law firm on significant cases involving high-stakes commercial litigation. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and 1-6 years of litigation experience at a reputable firm. The salary ranges from $215,000 to $300,000, and hybrid work arrangements are permitted. This is a remarkable chance to join a smaller firm with lower hours than peers.

Qualifications

• Between 1 and 6 years of litigation experience at a reputable law firm.

Responsibilities

• Work on high stakes commercial litigation matters.
• Assist with searches across multiple practice areas.

Skills

Strong academic background (top law school)

Litigation experience

Job description

Legal Recruiter (Northern and Southern California) at CC Wharton Search, a Ryder Smith Legal Search Affiliate

Our client, a stellar smaller law firm, is seeking an associate to join their busy litigation practice in Los Angeles. This is an opportunity to work with top clients on high stakes commercial litigation matters.

Hours are notably lower than peer firms. The salary range for this role is estimated to be $215,000 to $300,000.

This position is not publicly posted. Hybrid working arrangements are permitted for this position.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong academic background (top law school)
• Between 1 and 6 years of litigation experience at a reputable law firm of any size.

To Apply

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity (or others), please apply via LinkedIn with your resume in confidence to Katie. If your background is a match, we will be in touch with you prior to presenting your resume to our client.

Please note, we will only be able to respond to applicants who are a match for this opening (or one of our other active searches). However, each resume will be reviewed closely.

About Us

Ryder Smith Legal Search assists attorneys with searches across multiple practice areas in the major markets of both Northern and Southern California including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. We are also available for searches in out-of-state markets. Our clients range in size from international and national law firms to established mid-size and boutique firms. For more information about our firm, please visit www.rydersmithlegal.com.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice, Courts of Law, and Legal Services