An established midsize Los Angeles firm known for high-profile business litigation is seeking a litigation associate with 2-4 years of experience. The litigation team handles sophisticated business disputes and complex commercial litigation across a range of subject areas, including entertainment, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and construction. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking and well-rounded, with the potential to become a leader both within the firm and in the broader legal community.
Qualifications
2-4 years of law firm experience handling sophisticated disputes
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and advocacy skills
A proactive, self-directed approach to the work
Demonstrated success collaborating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions for clients
Ability to engage directly with clients, lead significant projects, and deliver excellent client service
Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
Active California bar admission required
What the Firm Offers
Early, substantive experience. Associates take and defend depositions, handle court hearings, play key roles in jury trials and arbitrations, and manage client relationships. Because of the firm’s size, every litigator contributes meaningfully, and advancement is merit-based.
High-stakes work. The firm regularly represents sophisticated clients in their most important and sensitive disputes, where the issues are complex and far-reaching.
A flexible path to partnership. Partnership timing is driven by each associate’s development, contributions to the firm and the legal community, and demonstrated potential as a business developer, rather than a fixed lockstep schedule.
Dedicated mentorship. Each new associate is paired with both a partner mentor and an associate mentor to support onboarding and integration.
Business development support. Associates work with the firm’s marketing and business development team to build a personal business plan aligned with their career goals.
Collaborative culture. Business casual, open-door environment with an informal management structure. Community involvement is actively encouraged and supported.
Compensation
Base salary range: $220,000 to $265,000. Total compensation also includes discretionary bonuses.
A prominent national law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Los Angeles office as part of a highly regarded commercial litigation team handling complex, high-stakes disputes, including matters involving brand and reputational issues. This opportunity is ideal for a 4th or 5th year associate seeking sophisticated trial-focused work with significant responsibility and direct client exposure.
The team represents celebrities, executives, athletes, influencers, and corporate clients in high-profile disputes involving defamation, crisis management, reputational attacks, cyber-related issues, and other sensitive matters where public perception and media strategy are critical components of the representation.
The ideal candidate will have:
4–5 years of sophisticated litigation experience at a law firm
Experience handling key phases of complex litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, witness preparation, and trial preparation
Strong writing, analytical, and case management skills
The ability to work directly with clients, partners, and senior trial lawyers in a fast-paced environment
A desire for meaningful stand-up responsibility and hands-on litigation experience
This position offers:
Exposure to nationally visible and high-profile disputes
A sophisticated, trial-focused litigation platform
Direct interaction with clients, witnesses, and senior litigators
Accelerated professional development and substantive responsibility
The anticipated compensation range for this role is approximately $285,000 to $325,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
A highly regarded midsize law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Los Angeles office.
This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-profile real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, complex commercial leasing, joint ventures, development projects, and real estate finance matters. The position provides significant hands-on experience and early responsibility within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of substantive real estate experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial purchase and sale agreements and leases, managing diligence, reviewing title and survey materials, and coordinating closings.
This opportunity offers a clear path for professional growth, including meaningful client exposure, mentorship, and business development support within a collegial and merit-based culture. The target base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
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