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commercial litigation associate

Soho Square Solutions

<ul><li>Our client, an Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Senior Associate with six to eight years of experience to join its Technology, Manufacturing &amp; Transportation business unit.</li><li>The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling all phases of complex commercial litigation, including factual investigations, discovery, pleadings, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and client communications.</li><li>Experience in both state and federal court is preferred, and familiarity with administrative proceedings and arbitrations is a plus.</li><li>Candidates must be actively licensed to practice in California or willing to obtain admission as soon as possible.</li></ul>Key Qualifications<ul><li>6&ndash;8 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably with an Am Law or highly regarded firm.</li><li>Strong background in managing discovery, depositions, and complex motion practice.</li><li>Proven experience communicating directly with clients and participating in settlement discussions.</li><li>Excellent written and oral advocacy skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.</li><li>Collaborative mindset and comfort working across business units and practice groups.</li><li>Demonstrated sound judgment, initiative, and ability to work under pressure.</li><li>Strong academic credentials and commitment to professional excellence.</li><li>This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented litigator who thrives in a dynamic, team-driven environment and is eager to take on significant responsibility in sophisticated commercial disputes.</li></ul>Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]<ul><li>6&ndash;8 years of commercial litigation experience &ndash; ONLY</li><li>Strong background in managing discovery, depositions, and complex motion practice.</li><li>Strong academic credentials and commitment to professional excellence.</li></ul>Candidate DetailsSeniority Level - AssociateManagement Experience Required - NoMinimum Education - Juris DoctorWillingness to Travel - NeverJob Type: Full-timePay: $90,857.66 - $109,419.98 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Commercial Litigation Associate

Offit Kurman

<div>Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (LA Office)
Offit Kurman, an Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a litigation associate with at least two years of experience to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in long-term career growth and developing a practice in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
Position Details: 
We are looking for candidates with strong defense-side litigation experience. While experience in commercial litigation is a plus, it is not required. Ideal candidates will have:
<ul><li>2+ years of litigation experience
</li><li>Excellent legal research and writing skills
</li><li>Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
</li><li>Strong organizational and communication skills
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
</li><li>Active bar license in California
</li><li>Position is located downtown. After a brief period, may consider a partial hybrid schedule</li>
</ul>Why Offit Kurman? 
Offit Kurman is not your typical law firm. We invest in our attorneys through training, mentorship, and a supportive culture. We have a program designed to help associates interested in business development learn how to build their own books of business and transition into successful rainmakers. Attorneys who thrive here are collaborative, entrepreneurial, and driven.</div>

Commercial Litigation Attorney/ Associate - LA

<div>Offit Kurman is an Am Law 200 firm seeking a litigation associate with at least five years of experience to join our Los Angeles team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking long-term career growth in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
Position Details:
We are seeking candidates with strong defense-side litigation experience. While prior commercial litigation experience is preferred, it is not required. The ideal candidate will have:
<ul><li>5+ years of litigation experience</li><li>
Excellent legal research and writing skills</li><li>
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery</li><li>
Ability to take and defend depositions and handle court appearances</li><li>
Strong organizational and communication skills</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines</li><li>
Active California bar license</li></ul>
This position is based in downtown Los Angeles. After an initial period, a partial hybrid schedule may be considered.
Why Offit Kurman?
Offit Kurman is not your typical law firm. We invest in our attorneys through training, mentorship, and a supportive culture. Our associate development program provides the tools to build and grow a book of business, helping attorneys become successful rainmakers. Attorneys who thrive here are collaborative, entrepreneurial, and motivated to grow their practices.
<ul><li>Outside recruiters should remail Leigh Novack directly to see if the role is open.</li></ul></div>

Commercial Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles

Madeksho Law Firm

<div>As a nationally recognized firm in complex litigation involving asbestos, mesothelioma, and toxic exposure cases, Madeksho Law has championed the rights of hardworking individuals since 1972. Our mission is deeply rooted in a steadfast commitment to obtaining justice for those harmed by corporate negligence. With offices in California and Texas, we bring decades of knowledge and a compassionate approach to every client we serve. 
We&rsquo;re excited to expand our Los Angeles team by bringing on an associate attorney. This is a significant opportunity for a motivated legal professional eager to create a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, sharp legal acumen, and a deep commitment to advocating for those who need it most. If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a cooperative team environment, and are seeking growth within a purpose-driven practice, we invite you to reach out.
Compensation:
$155,000 - $185,000 to start plus growth incentive bonuses
Responsibilities:
Duties will encompass all facets of case oversight and trial readiness, including but not limited to:<ul><li>
Client interaction and consultations</li><li>
Strategic planning to vigorously represent each client</li><li>
Composing motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, letters, and more</li><li>
Tracking and meeting critical case deadlines</li><li>
Serving as a thoughtful analyst, effective team player, and executor of trial tactics to fulfill client objectives</li><li>
Conducting legal research and evaluation</li><li>
Preparing for and taking depositions</li><li>
Supporting trial preparation and in-court proceedings</li><li>
Managing all phases of litigation, including contested hearings and trials</li><li>
Traveling for court appearances, depositions, and trials both in-state and out-of-state</li></ul> 
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized and accredited law school</li><li>
Current and good-standing membership with the California State Bar</li><li>
Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation</li><li>
Strong skills in legal research, analysis, and negotiation</li><li>
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>
Demonstrated capability to manage high-stress environments with professionalism and poise</li></ul> 
Compensation
$155,000 - $185,000 to start, plus growth incentive bonuses 
About Company 
At Madeksho Law, we advocate for and protect working individuals and their families. Since our founding in 1972, our mission has been to secure justice and compensation for those harmed by corporate negligence. Our firm specializes in representing clients affected by asbestos exposure, toxic substances, and dangerous products.
With over five decades of experience, we have successfully fought against some of the largest corporations in the United States, ensuring that clients receive the support and compensation they rightfully deserve.</div>

Litigation Associate Attorney

NMA Imaging

Labor &amp; Employment Associate &ndash; Woodland Hills, CA or Downtown L.A. (Hybrid)We are seeking a Labor &amp; Employment Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join a highly regarded national law firm&rsquo;s Woodland Hills, CA office or the Downtown L.A. office. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a wide range of employment and commercial litigation matters involving sophisticated clients and emerging legal issues.About the RoleSalary Range: $170,000 &ndash; $260,000 (commensurate with experience)You&rsquo;ll join a collaborative practice group handling matters such as:<ul><li>Single-plaintiff FEHA litigation</li><li>Wage &amp; hour and PAGA claims</li><li>Class action defense</li><li>Commercial and privacy litigation</li></ul>What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul><li>3+ years of civil or employment litigation experience (labor &amp; employment preferred)</li><li>Strong writing, research, and analytical skills</li><li>Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities</li><li>Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar</li><li>Experience with wage &amp; hour or PAGA matters is a plus</li></ul>What You&rsquo;ll Get<ul><li>Flexible hybrid schedule</li><li>Low turnover, collegial, and collaborative environment</li><li>Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility on complex matters</li><li>Formal mentorship, training, and professional development programs</li><li>Competitive compensation and multiple bonus programs</li><li>401(k) with employer contribution</li><li>Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and more</li></ul>If you&rsquo;re looking to take the next step in your employment litigation career and work alongside respected attorneys in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit.Job Type: Full-timeProjected Total Compensation: $170,000.00 - $270,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071

Associate Attorney

Earthjustice

<div>Earthjustice seeks an associate attorney to join our Community Partnership Program (CPP), which works with frontline communities disproportionately burdened by pollution and environmental harms. We work with community groups to challenge the environmental and social status quo, supporting communities as they work to change the conditions in which they live. Associate attorneys work closely with affected communities on a range of environmental issues, including hazardous waste and toxic air pollution. This position is based with CPP in Los Angeles, but will also work in collaboration with CPP teams based in New York and Washington, D.C.
Earthjustice is the nation&rsquo;s leading environmental law organization. Wielding the power of law, Earthjustice partners with our clients to take on the most critical fights of our time &mdash; fights to protect the incredible biodiversity and wild places of the planet; to avert climate disaster by transitioning society away from fossil fuels toward clean energy; to safeguard the right of all people to a healthy environment. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C.
The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations.
This is a hybrid position based in our Los Angeles office and requires in-person attendance.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities</h2>
Associate Attorneys perform a range of work, in partnership with senior attorneys and professional staff, to investigate, develop, and prosecute administrative appeals and litigation including: factual investigation, legal research, case development, record review, client engagement and development, expert evidence and witness development, motions practice and brief writing, oral advocacy, and appellate advocacy.
As associate attorneys gain experience, their case load may include cases for which they have primary responsibility under the supervision of a senior attorney, in addition to matters on which they work in a supporting role with senior attorneys. Specific responsibilities include:<ul><li>
Conducting legal and factual research and preparing memoranda on issues related to ongoing or potential new cases.</li><li>
Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents.</li><li>
Drafting motions, briefs, and other legal and factual documents in support of litigation.</li><li>
Participating in proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies.</li><li>
Working with clients and experts and learning how to handle press work.</li><li>
Hiring and supervising law students who work at Earthjustice as interns or clerks.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h2><ul><li>
Law school graduate admitted to the California State Bar*</li><li><ul><li>
If you are awaiting July 2025 CA Bar results, we encourage you to apply</li></ul></li><li>
0-3 years of post-law school legal experience.</li><li>
Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills.</li><li>
Strong work ethic and initiative, and sound yet creative judgment.</li><li>
Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.</li><li>
Ability to work constructively and in a highly professional manner in a diverse, dynamic, and hard-working team-oriented atmosphere.</li><li>
Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.</li><li>
Emotional intelligence and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals associated with diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.</li><li>
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations.</li></ul>
We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Earthjustice is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Compensation is based on experience and location.</h2>
Salary range in Los Angeles, CA: $105,000 - $117,100<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
To Apply</h2>
Interested applicants should submit via Jobvite:<ul><li>
Resume</li><li>
One- or two-page cover letter that addresses: 1) aspects of your experience that are relevant to the qualifications listed above; 2) why you are drawn to the work of Earthjustice&rsquo;s Community Partnerships Program and whether there are particular legal, environmental or justice issues that inspire you; and 3) how your time at Earthjustice would contribute to your career aspirations;</li><li>
Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that has not been edited by anyone else;</li><li>
Law school transcript.</li></ul>
Candidates graduating from law school in 2025 will be considered.
For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start in January 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by November 2, 2025. Earthjustice brings our associate attorneys on board on a quarterly schedule, during the months of January, April, June, and September.
Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are given equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
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Associate Attorney, Community Partnerships Program

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Haight Brown &amp; Bonesteel LLP is seeking an attorney for the Risk Management &amp; Insurance Law Practice Group for its downtown Los Angeles office. The firm is looking for a coverage/bad faith Litigation attorney with experience handling insurance industry side coverage work and defending insurers in bad faith cases and declaratory relief litigation.To be qualified for consideration, you should have demonstrable experience as follows:<ul><li>Analyzing coverage issues, researching coverage questions and writing coverage opinions for commercial, personal and specialty lines insurers.</li><li>Writing reservations of rights and coverage disclaimer letters.</li><li>Prosecuting and defending insurance declaratory relief actions.</li><li>Defending insurance bad faith actions.</li><li>Researching and drafting motions for summary judgment.</li><li>Experience in all phases of coverage/bad faith related discovery (written discovery and deposition discovery including the defense of claims professionals in deposition)</li><li>Experience in coverage/bad faith settlement procedures including mediations.</li></ul>Haight is a well-established (85 years) civil litigation defense law firm offering outstanding resources. We are a close-knit group of professionals who excel in our practices.Our firm culture includes a mix of teamwork, good communication, a work/life balance and career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts.Job Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>How many years of experience do you have on the defense side in coverage and bad faith?</li></ul><ul><li>Are you willing to work in a position requiring a daily commute to downtown Los Angeles??</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Coverage/bad faith litigation attorney

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