Senior Litigation Associate/Jr Partner

Musick, Peeler & Garrett; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end discretionary bonus

Job summary

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, a leading California-based firm, is seeking an attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our Commercial Litigation Group. You will manage key aspects of active cases and collaborate with partners, with exposure to arbitration and mediation.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, California Bar in good standing, and have extensive litigation experience including discovery, motions, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 5+ years of litigation practice experience – including experience in discovery management, motion practice, legal research, depositions, etc.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to providing excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Draft dispositive and procedural motions in state and federal court.
• Assume increasing responsibility for case strategy and day-to-day case management.
• Manage and conduct discovery in complex commercial matters.
• Perform legal research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and other substantive filings.
• Support and participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Client service

Education

JD or foreign equivalent

Job description

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP is a leading California-based law firm with a long-standing reputation for sophisticated legal work and exceptional client service. With a broad range of practices and a diverse client base, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex, high-quality matters while taking on meaningful responsibility and collaborating closely with experienced partners. Musick Peeler combines the resources and capabilities of an established firm with a collegial, entrepreneurial environment where attorneys can build and grow their practices.

About the Commercial Litigation Practice

Musick Peeler’s Litigation Group is the firm’s largest and most diverse practice, representing clients in a broad range of complex civil and business disputes in state and federal courts, as well as through arbitration, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

The Group’s active trial practice encompasses business and commercial litigation, class action defense, casualty and property matters, professional liability and insurance, construction and real estate, environmental and public law, antitrust, bankruptcy, products liability and toxic torts, and transportation and trucking litigation. Musick Peeler’s litigators represent individuals, public entities, and local, national, and international businesses across a wide range of industries, combining sophisticated litigation and trial experience with strategic counseling focused on risk mitigation and efficient resolution.

The Opportunity

Musick Peeler is seeking an attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our Commercial Litigation Group. The successful candidate will take on meaningful responsibility from day one, managing key aspects of active cases while working closely with experienced partners and gaining additional exposure to arbitration and mediation alongside traditional court litigation.

Responsibilities include:

• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Draft dispositive and procedural motions in state and federal court.
• Assume increasing responsibility for case strategy and day-to-day case management.
• Manage and conduct discovery in complex commercial matters.
• Perform legal research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and other substantive filings.
• Support and participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• 5+ years of litigation practice experience – including experience in discovery management, motion practice, legal research, depositions, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to providing excellent client service

The work environment is collaborative and collegial. This position is flexible to be remote, hybrid or entirely in office at candidates preference. For mentorship purposes, a hybrid schedule is appreciated by the firm but not required.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including eligibility for a year-end discretionary bonus.

The salary range for this position is $200,000+ depending on experience.

For more information about Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, please visit www.musickpeeler.com.