Product Liability Litigation Associate — Early Responsibility

King & Spalding LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP in Los Angeles seeks an ambitious associate to join its Litigation Powerhouse. The group handles complex matters across multiple jurisdictions and partners with senior litigators on high‑profile trials.

This opportunity offers early, meaningful responsibility on lean, high‑performing trial teams, with mentorship and hands-on development to build sophisticated litigation and trial skills.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic credentials and strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience in complex litigation at a large law firm.
• Interest in a tort-focused practice.
• Lean staffing with high-responsibility trial work.

Responsibilities

• Work on significant federal and state court matters.
• Collaborate with partners and senior litigators on trial teams.
• Develop litigation and trial skills through hands-on assignments.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Complex litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

King & Spalding LLP in Los Angeles seeks an ambitious associate to join its Litigation Powerhouse. The group handles complex matters across multiple jurisdictions and partners with senior litigators on high‑profile trials.

This opportunity offers early, meaningful responsibility on lean, high‑performing trial teams, with mentorship and hands-on development to build sophisticated litigation and trial skills.