Commercial and Class Action Litigation Associate (3-6 Years)

Full job description
Los Angeles, California
Litigation
Full-Time
Hybrid
Legal
Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.


The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of complex commercial litigation and class action experience to join our Los Angeles – Century City office.


The Day-To-Day

As an associate in the Litigation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.


You Have

3–6 years of experience in complex commercial litigation and class action matters at a law firm; trial experience is a plus.
Experience drafting pleadings and contested motions, including complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, oppositions to class certification, etc.
Hands-on experience with discovery, including taking and defending depositions and working closely with expert witnesses.
Exceptional legal writing skills and strong academic credentials; writing ability is critical for this position. Please submit two writing samples with your application.
Strong analytical skills and excellent verbal communication abilities.
Admission to the California State Bar and in good standing is required.


What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

More About Seyfarth

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:
At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

Century City - Los Angeles:
Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

California:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary range for this role is $260,000-$350,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in [insert location]. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067