Litigation Associate, Los Angeles · Vault Top 10 Firm

A Vault Top 10 firm's Los Angeles office is seeking litigation associates with judicial clerk backgrounds for positions beginning in 2026 or 2027. These roles focus on developing core litigation skills through substantive work on commercial and complex matters, with early responsibility expected. Associates work directly on client matters and court preparation.

The work:

• Commercial and complex litigation
• Motion practice and trial preparation
• Legal research and written advocacy
• Client counseling and case strategy
• Document drafting and review

What they're looking for:

• Judicial clerk background
• Strong academic achievement
• Law review, moot court, or similar indicators of intellectual drive
• Readiness to take on meaningful responsibility immediately
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• High standards for detail and analysis

Compensation ranges from $225,000 to $390,000.