Senior Litigation Associate: Commercial & White-Collar Defense

Jobot; 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

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.