COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE-LOS ANGELES

LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA

SALARY: $325,000 to $345,000

Responsibilities

We are seeking a mid-level associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Candidates should have at least 5 years of complex litigation experience, proven analytic ability, and excellent academic credentials. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients and are key members of our team. Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
• Drafting complex case evaluations and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions and other documents for court cases and arbitrations
• Managing complex disputes, including overseeing discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
• Taking and defending depositions and related work with fact witnesses and experts
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation, and clients turn to our team for the intellectual savvy, creativity and depth we bring to high-stakes and complex disputes, wherever they may arise. With more than 200 litigators in the United States and more than 700 worldwide, we bring exceptional depth to our clients' disputes. Together, we tackle challenges efficiently and effectively so that our clients can move ahead.

Pursuant with California law, the salary range for this position will be $325,000 - $345,000 based on experience. Pursuant with California law, the salary range for this position will be $325,000 - $345,000 based on experience. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position requirements

Personal skills/attributes

• Has exceptional writing and analytical skills, and can effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product
• Is dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
• Has strong presentation skills and is able to clearly communicate advice to clients and colleagues
• Is conscientious and displays resourcefulness in problem-solving
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
  
  

Technical skills

• At least 5 years of complex litigation experience
• Strong writing and case management skills, direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills
• Savvy with e-discovery, data/document management applications, and related technologies
• Previous law firm experience
• Federal District Court or Appellate clerkship is a plus
• Class action litigation experience is a plus
• Deposition and court experience is preferred
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing
• Must include a law school transcript and writing sample with application
  
  

Skills: litigation,commercial litigation,writing,california law