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Litigation Associate

Kelley Drye

Los Angeles, California

Job description

Overview

In this role you will support a growing litigation practice in Los Angeles by handling a diverse commercial caseload and advising clients through complex proceedings. You will collaborate with trial teams, conduct robust research, draft essential pleadings, and manage discovery with an emphasis on practical, business-focused advocacy. You'll contribute to high-stakes matters across federal and state courts, arbitration, and regulatory settings. The position offers growth within a collaborative, hybrid-work environment and a clear path to leadership on significant matters.

Compensation / Benefits
  • health benefits
  • life insurance
  • disability income protection
  • paid parental leave
  • retirement savings and planning
  • hybrid work policy
Responsibilities
  • Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
  • Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery
  • Navigate and manage all aspects of discovery disputes
  • Conduct and manage all fact and expert discovery, including e-discovery strategy and processes
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Manage litigation independently or as a team and exercise excellent judgment and communication skills
Key requirements
  • 3-4 years of experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation
  • Strong analytical abilities, excellent client-relations skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent research, writing and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks and deadlines effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Top academic credentials and a JD from an accredited law school
  • Bar admission required in an attorney's resident and/or affiliated office
  • strong communication
  • client-relations
  • ability to work under pressure
  • e-discovery strategy and processes
  • depositions
  • legal research and writing

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