Post Clerkship Litigation Associate (1-3 Yrs Exp)

Job details: Early Responsibility. Real Litigation Experience. Strong Mentorship. Salary: $225,000 - $260,000 per year A bit about us: We are a full-service law firm serving a broad range of clients, from emerging businesses to established organizations with complex legal needs. Our work spans both litigation and transactional matters, allowing us to offer well-rounded counsel across industries and business cycles. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on building strong client relationships and delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions. We prioritize collaboration across practices and offices, giving our attorneys meaningful exposure to different areas of the law while contributing to sophisticated matters. Our platform is large enough to offer significant resources, but structured to avoid the rigidity often found at larger institutions. Why join us? We offer the platform of a growing AmLaw 100 firm without the intensity that often comes with it. Our billable expectations are manageable, allowing attorneys to develop their practices and produce high-quality work without sacrificing sustainability. We maintain a flexible hybrid schedule that supports both collaboration and autonomy, recognizing that productivity does not require a one-size-fits-all approach. Attorneys here benefit from hands-on experience, access to strong mentorship, and the ability to take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers. As we continue to expand, we are intentional about preserving a collegial, respectful culture where contributions are visible and advancement is based on performance and engagement rather than tenure alone. Job Details We are seeking a junior litigation associate to join our broader disputes practice. This role is designed for attorneys who have recently completed a judicial clerkship and are looking to transition into a law firm environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility early. We offer exposure to a wide range of litigation matters, with the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys across different practice areas. Our associates are integrated into case teams from the outset and are encouraged to develop both technical and strategic skills through direct involvement in active matters. Responsibilities Support all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other written advocacy Assist with deposition preparation, witness interviews, and case strategy development Participate in client communications and internal strategy discussions Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to support complex matters Manage discrete assignments while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines Qualifications 1–3 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting, or a combination of clerkship and firm experience Completion of a judicial clerkship required Strong academic credentials and legal writing skills Experience handling substantive research and drafting assignments Exposure to complex litigation matters preferred Requirements Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state you will be practicing in Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Commitment to producing high-quality work in a collaborative environment Interest in developing litigation skills through hands-on experience Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot