Disputes, Commercial Litigation Associate, Mid-Level
About The Position
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking mid-level associates to join its Litigation practice in its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of post-law school experience handling complex commercial litigation matters, preferably in a large law firm, judicial clerkship, or a comparable legal environment. The associate will work on all phases of litigation, including managing written and document discovery, drafting pleadings, and conducting legal research to support case strategy. This position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility while working closely with partners and clients on high-stakes disputes. Candidates should be intellectually curious, driven, and committed to professional growth and excellence in client service. Strong research, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential, as are excellent academic credentials. Candidates should have experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management, and be comfortable working directly with partners and clients on sophisticated matters. Successful candidates will possess strategic judgment, a strong work ethic, leadership potential, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while taking on increasing levels of responsibility. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus but not required. Qualified candidates must be admitted to the California Bar.
Requirements
- Four to six years of post-law school experience handling complex commercial litigation matters
- Experience in a large law firm, judicial clerkship, or comparable legal environment
- Intellectually curious, driven, and committed to professional growth and excellence in client service
- Strong research, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- Experience with motion practice, discovery, depositions, and case management
- Comfortable working directly with partners and clients on sophisticated matters
- Strategic judgment
- Strong work ethic
- Leadership potential
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while taking on increasing levels of responsibility
- Admitted to the California Bar
Nice To Haves
- Judicial clerkship experience
Responsibilities
- Work on all phases of litigation
- Manage written and document discovery
- Draft pleadings
- Conduct legal research to support case strategy
- Work directly with partners and clients on high-stakes disputes
- Engage in motion practice
- Handle discovery
- Conduct depositions
- Manage cases
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Annual performance bonuses
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
