Senior Associate - Commercial | White-Collar Defense

Australia-Employment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High base salary

Discretionary bonuses 25–65%

Hybrid schedule

Catered lunches Wednesdays

Job summary

Elite Trial Boutique in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate to lead high-stakes commercial and white-collar defense matters from inception through trial. The role emphasizes independent case management, appellate work, and government investigations defense.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of progressive litigation experience, is a California-licensed attorney, and demonstrates a proven track record in trial, deposition, and motion practice.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive litigation experience with demonstrated autonomy running cases.
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Track record: demonstrated hands-on trial, deposition, motion, and courtroom experience with a strong history of career stability (2+ year tenures preferred).

Responsibilities

• Case Leadership: Serve as primary counsel running high-stakes litigation dockets, managing case strategy, client communications, and junior team members.
• Practice Breakdown: Lead matters centered in Commercial Litigation & False Claims Act (60%) and White-Collar Defense & Government Investigations (40%).
• Stand-Up Advocacy: Regularly conduct and defend depositions, argue dispositive motions in state and federal courts, and participate in trials and arbitrations.
• Strategic Drafting: Draft complex dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and strategic responses to government investigations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Education

California Bar Membership

Job description

Senior Associate - Commercial | White-Collar Defense

$250000 - $300000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | On-site | Permanent

300K+ | Commercial + White-Collar Defense | Elite Trial Boutique (Downtown LA - ROW DTLA)

A bit about us:

We are a premier Los Angeles litigation boutique founded by former federal clerks and BigLaw trial attorneys. We litigate high-stakes, high-exposure matters across commercial disputes, white-collar defense, and healthcare fraud—without the corporate red tape or rigid billable rat-race of giant firms. Based out of The ROW DTLA in the Arts District, we combine top-tier legal advocacy with a collegial, down-to-earth culture that prioritizes trial execution and work quality over arbitrary hours.

Why join us?

• $250,000+ Base Salary! (commensurate with experience)
• 25%-65% Twice-Yearly Discretionary Bonus!
• No Billable Requirements!

Job Details

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Associate (8–10 years) who is ready to step out of back-room brief-writing and independently run their own cases from inception through trial. This role focuses primarily on defense-side litigation across commercial disputes, False Claims Act (FCA) matters, and white-collar government investigations.

What You Will Do

• Case Leadership: Serve as primary counsel running high-stakes litigation dockets, managing case strategy, client communications, and junior team members.
• Practice Breakdown: Lead matters centered in Commercial Litigation & False Claims Act (60%) and White-Collar Defense & Government Investigations (40%).
• Stand-Up Advocacy: Regularly conduct and defend depositions, argue dispositive motions in state and federal courts, and participate in trials and arbitrations.
• Strategic Drafting: Draft complex dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and strategic responses to government investigations.

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10 years of progressive litigation experience with demonstrated autonomy running cases.
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Track Record: Demonstrated hands-on trial, deposition, motion, and courtroom experience with a strong history of career stability (2+ year tenures preferred).

Target Background (Must possess at least 2 of the following 4):

• Top 50 Law School J.D.
• Federal Judicial Clerkship (District or Circuit)
• Department of Justice (DOJ) or government prosecutorial experience
• Big Law litigation experience

Compensation, Culture & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $250,000+ base salary with clear room for advancement.
• Substantial Twice-Yearly Bonus: All-discretionary bonuses ranging from 25% to 65% paid out twice annually alongside firm celebrations.
• Quality Over Quantity: Target of 1,800 annual hours with no strict billable minimum requirement. Bonuses are tied to work quality, strategic impact, and execution—not just hours logged.
• Workplace Culture: Vibrant, collaborative team in DTLA's Arts District with a flexible hybrid schedule and catered lunches every Wednesday.

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