Midlevel Business Litigation Associate Attorney

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a midlevel litigation associate with 3–5 years of complex business litigation experience. The role spans San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles or San Diego offices and requires judicial clerkship preference and at least one year of firm litigation experience.

CA bar admission is required. Candidates will handle high-stakes matters, possess superb written and oral advocacy skills, and contribute to a collaborative, top-tier

Qualifications

• Superb written and oral advocacy skills required.
• At least one year of experience in a firm litigation position.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience handling large and sophisticated litigation matters is required.
• CA bar admission is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex business litigation matters for a range of clients in federal and state court and arbitration venues.
• Contribute to strategy, pleadings, and trial preparation for high-stakes cases.
• Collaborate with partners and teams across offices in CA to manage large dockets.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Litigation experience

Judicial clerkship

Case management

Education

CA bar admission

Job description

Overview

• Judicial clerkship experience is preferred.


• A minimum of one year of experience in a litigation position at a firm is required.


• Candidates must possess superb written and oral advocacy skills.


• Experience managing large and sophisticated litigation matters is required.


• The complex litigation practice represents a wide range of businesses and individuals in federal and state court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution venues.

Posting details

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a midlevel litigation associate for the San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles or San Diego office with outstanding credentials and three to five years of experience in complex business litigation. Judicial clerkship experience is preferred and at least one year of experience in a litigation position at a firm is required. Successful candidates will have excellent academic credentials, superb written and oral advocacy skills and experience managing large and sophisticated litigation matters.

CA bar admission is required.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here

Compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.