Associate / Attorney - Complex Litigation

Mid-Level Litigation Associate | Complex Litigation Focus | Mid-$250k + Bonus (to potentially double your salary) | Downtown Los Angeles Hybrid Potential Title: Mid-Level Litigation Associate Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA Working model: Primarily onsite initially, with hybrid flexibility possible after probation Salary expectations: $150,000-$200,000+ DOE A highly respected Los Angeles boutique litigation firm is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate to join its growing disputes platform. This is an outstanding opportunity for a true litigator who wants complex, high-value cases, meaningful responsibility, and exposure that would often take much longer to get at a larger firm. The firm is specifically looking for attorneys with 4+ years of litigation experience, ideally more seasoned, who can help shoulder meaningful responsibility from busy partners. Their focus is on complex commercial litigation and high-stakes insurance coverage-related disputes, often involving multi-million-dollar matters. Highlights: Complex, high-value litigation - multi-million-dollar disputes, not low-hanging fruit. Boutique platform with elite-level work - sophisticated matters with the agility of a smaller firm. Real courtroom exposure early - attorneys are trusted to do more, sooner. Strong litigation pedigree - the firm highlights deep trial experience and a high success rate across discreet, high-profile matters. True growth hire - the firm is turning away 60-70% of inbound work due to lack of bandwidth. Partnership path exists - both non-equity and equity routes, with advancement based on impact and contribution. Fun, non-corporate culture - smart, high-performing, no micromanagement, and genuinely team-oriented. Better work-life balance than many comparable firms - annual minimum around 1,800 hours. The role: This is a litigation-focused role for an attorney who wants to handle complex commercial disputes and work directly with highly experienced trial lawyers in a boutique setting that values agility, independence, and strong legal instincts. You will: manage complex litigation matters with real ownership support or lead strategy on sophisticated commercial and coverage disputes handle hearings, depositions, motion work, and broader litigation responsibilities work directly with partners on high-value matters grow quickly in a firm that gives capable attorneys room to do more Compensation: Salary: $150,000 to $250,000+, depending on experience, seniority, billables, and office presence. Bonus: annual profit-sharing style bonus, tied to firm and individual performance. The structure is discretionary rather than formulaic, but can be meaningful in strong years. Benefits include: Multiple health plan options, with several fully covered for the employee, optional dental and vision, 401(k) eligibility after 6 months. What they’re looking for: 4+ years of litigation experience Ideally 7+ years for the more senior need, but there is no hard cap. Strong background in complex litigation Commercial litigation mindset preferred Insurance coverage experience helpful, but not essential Ability to handle sophisticated, high-value matters with agility and sound judgment This is ideal for someone who is: tired of being over-structured or underutilized looking for stronger quality of work keen to develop faster than they would in a larger, more bureaucratic platform interested in joining a firm for the long term, not just making a short-term move #J-18808-Ljbffr We Are Legal Revolution