Senior Litigation Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Business Litigation Associate in Los Angeles to join its litigation practice. The role offers ownership of sophisticated matters and a path toward long-term leadership through succession planning.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of business litigation experience, first-chair trial exposure, and the ability to independently manage a full caseload while advancing client relationships and strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sophisticated business litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills.
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the role is based.
• JD from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex business litigation matters.
• First-chair trial and courtroom responsibility.
• Direct client interaction and relationship management.
• Shape litigation strategy and contribute to practice growth.
• Meaningful succession planning and long-term advancement.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Independent caseload management

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Litigation strategy

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Senior Business Litigation Associate | Law Firm | Succession Planning Opportunity

LHH is assisting a well-established law firm in its search for a Senior Business Litigation Associate to join its litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator who is ready to take meaningful ownership of sophisticated matters and play a key role in the long-term growth of the practice.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of business litigation experience, first-chair trial experience, and the ability to independently manage a full caseload.

This role offers an attractive path for a senior attorney looking for more than a traditional associate position. The firm is focused on succession planning, creating an opportunity for the right attorney to step into significant responsibility, deepen client relationships, and contribute to the future leadership of the practice.

Highlights include:

• Substantial ownership of complex business litigation matters
• First-chair trial and courtroom responsibility
• Direct client interaction and relationship management
• Opportunity to help shape litigation strategy and practice growth
• Meaningful succession planning and long-term advancement potential

Base Salary: $250,000 to $300,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and bonus eligibility. Specific benefit offerings will be based on the employer’s plans and policies.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 8 years of sophisticated business litigation experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases from inception through resolution
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and litigation strategy skills
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the role is based
• JD from an accredited law school

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