Senior Complex Litigation Trial Associate

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s litigation team in Los Angeles focuses on trial work within complex matters across securities, class actions, antitrust, white collar, entertainment, and trade secrets. Candidates should have top law school credentials and experience examining or cross-examining witnesses at trial or arbitration, from private practice or government roles.

Senior candidates will lead trial teams, own the pretrial record, and supervise junior associates; district court or appellate

Qualifications

• Top law school credentials required.
• Experience examining or cross-examining witnesses at trial or arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy and draft dispositive and contested motions.
• Research and draft motions and conduct depositions.
• Direct discovery and expert workup; prepare and examine witnesses at trial, arbitration, and evidentiary hearings.
• Senior team members will own the pretrial record and mentor junior associates.
• Clerkship experience at district court or appellate court is preferred.

Skills

Trial experience

Cross-examination

Education

JD from a top law school

Job description

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s litigation team in Los Angeles focuses on trial work within complex matters across securities, class actions, antitrust, white collar, entertainment, and trade secrets. Candidates should have top law school credentials and experience examining or cross-examining witnesses at trial or arbitration, from private practice or government roles.

Senior candidates will lead trial teams, own the pretrial record, and supervise junior associates; district court or appellate