Mid-Level Disputes, Commercial Litigation Associate

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation

Annual performance bonuses

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in Los Angeles seeks mid-level associates to join its Litigation practice. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of post-law school experience handling complex commercial litigation matters, preferably in a large law firm, with potential for responsibility across all phases of litigation.

Candidates should be intellectually curious, driven, and committed to professional growth and client service, with strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the California Bar is required.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management.
• 4–6 years of post-law school experience in complex commercial litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on all phases of litigation, including discovery management and pleadings drafting.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy and motion practice.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on high-stakes disputes.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Overview

• Focuses on complex commercial litigation matters, including high-stakes disputes and sophisticated matters.
• Work responsibilities encompass all phases of litigation, specifically managing written and document discovery, drafting pleadings, conducting legal research for case strategy, motion practice, depositions, and case management.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Posting details

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking mid-level associates to join its Litigation practice in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of post-law school experience handling complex commercial litigation matters, preferably in a large law firm, judicial clerkship, or a comparable legal environment. The associate will work on all phases of litigation, including managing written and document discovery, drafting pleadings, and conducting legal research to support case strategy. This position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility while working closely with partners and clients on high-stakes disputes.

Candidates should be intellectually curious, driven, and committed to professional growth and excellence in client service. Strong research, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential, as are excellent academic credentials. Candidates should have experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management, and be comfortable working directly with partners and clients on sophisticated matters. Successful candidates will possess strategic judgment, a strong work ethic, leadership potential, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while taking on increasing levels of responsibility. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus but not required. Qualified candidates must be admitted to the California Bar.

The expected base salary range for this role is $310,000 to $390,000 per year. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of pay at the time of posting; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. This position is eligible for additional forms of compensation, which may include annual performance bonuses and discretionary bonuses. Employees in this role are also eligible for benefits offered by the firm, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions, which currently include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; and paid time off. Additional benefits may include relocation. Please review

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off
• relocation
• annual performance bonuses
• discretionary bonuses

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We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail].