Mid-Level Litigation Associate

McGuireWoods LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP’s Los Angeles office seeks an Associate to join its Litigation Department and handle a diverse docket of complex commercial matters, including class actions and consumer fraud. The role offers opportunities for early responsibility, direct client interaction, and courtroom experience.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of relevant litigation experience, strong legal writing and analytical skills, and a California Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Experience with complex commercial litigation matters such as class actions, consumer fraud, unfair competition, or business tort claims is preferred.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills are essential; candidates must be able to produce high-quality written work product with minimal supervision.
• Strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms; Harvey AI is used to accelerate research and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters with supervision and collaboration across the team.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with high quality and accuracy.
• Engage with clients, business teams, and lawyers to support case strategy and advocacy.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Client interaction

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Job Description

The Los Angeles - Century City office of McGuireWoods seeks an Associate to join its Litigation Department.

Our Los Angeles based team handles a diverse docket of complex commercial litigation matters, including class actions, consumer fraud, unfair competition, and general business disputes. Associates work alongside experienced trial attorneys on high-stakes cases spanning a broad range of industries—including technology, aerospace, food and beverage, apparel, consumer products, entertainment, and financial services. The group offers significant opportunities for early responsibility, direct client interaction, and courtroom experience.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Salary: $260,000-$390,000

Job Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have 3-6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Experience with complex commercial litigation matters such as class actions, consumer fraud, unfair competition, or business tort claims is preferred.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills are essential; candidates must be able to produce high-quality written work product with minimal supervision.
• Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with client, business, and legal teams.
• Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms. Our attorneys leverage Harvey AI to accelerate research, streamline document drafting, and enhance analytical work, allowing associates to focus on higher-value strategic thinking and client engagement.
• California Bar is required.