12 June 2026
Key requirements
2-5 years of Litigation/law firm experience with a focus on civil litigation Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity Excellent writing and research skills Outstanding communication skills
The role
This role is for an associate with 2-5 years of Commercial Litigation experience to join the Los Angeles office. The position focuses on representing clients in high-stakes business disputes and will involve handling all phases of litigation. The associate will report to Bryan Merryman and potentially other partners.
What you'll do
- Develop strategy for matters
- Advise clients in all types of litigation across a broad variety of industries
- Draft briefs, pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, examination outlines, and other documents
- Play a key role in document and deposition discovery, trial preparation, and trial
- Conduct legal research
- Participate in and conduct witness interviews, client meetings, and negotiations
- Analyze evidence to develop facts and strategy
- Communicate with clients
- Provide direct assistance to partners and senior lawyers on matters
- Supervise junior lawyers and support staff
What we're looking for
2-5 years of Litigation/law firm experience with a focus on civil litigation
Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity
Excellent writing and research skills
Outstanding communication skills
Commercial and business awareness
Keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Ability to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines
Strong professional presence
Client service focus
Team player
Strong judgment
Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
Fluency in English
Admitted to the bar and in good standing
Experience with complex, cross-border disputes· nice to have
Experience developing and executing discovery strategies· nice to have
Experience playing a key role in client communications, depositions, expert witness preparation, court hearings and trials· nice to have
Benefits
International travel opportunities
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