Midlevel Commercial Litigation Associate
Job Description
Job Description
Ana Bird Legal Search is partnering with a nationally respected law firm seeking a Midlevel Commercial Litigation Associate with at least three years of substantive litigation experience for its Los Angeles office.
This opportunity offers sophisticated commercial litigation work, meaningful responsibility on complex disputes, and collaboration with experienced attorneys and major business clients. The position follows a hybrid schedule with approximately three office days per week.
Responsibilities
- Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.
- Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
- Manage discovery, including written discovery, document review, and depositions.
- Assist with dispositive motions, preliminary injunctions, and complex litigation briefing.
- Participate in hearings, motion arguments, and other litigation proceedings.
- Collaborate with partners, clients, and litigation teams throughout all phases of a matter.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
- Experience managing complex litigation matters and drafting contested motions.
- Strong legal research, persuasive writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Experience with depositions, discovery, and litigation strategy.
- Sound professional judgment, initiative, and strong client service skills.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and California Bar membership or pending admission.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Sophisticated commercial litigation and complex business disputes.
- Opportunities to work on consumer class actions and other significant litigation.
- Meaningful litigation responsibility and direct partner interaction.
- Approximately 1,850 annual billable hours.
- Hybrid schedule, generally three days per week in the Los Angeles office.
- Annual base salary of $255,000 to $330,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Potential bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.
- Collaborative national platform with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Interested?
If this opportunity aligns with your commercial litigation background, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Please send your resume to ana@anabirdlegalsearch.com.
All inquiries will be handled professionally and with discretion.