The role requires a focus on trial work within the litigation team.
Candidates should possess top law school credentials and substantial complex litigation and trial experience.
There is particular interest in candidates with experience examining or cross-examining witnesses at trial or in arbitration, or preparing witnesses to testify in those settings.
The practice welcomes candidates from across the substantive litigation spectrum, including securities, class actions, antitrust, white collar, entertainment, and trade secrets, as well as those coming from a U.S. Attorney’s Office, state AG, district attorney’s office, or comparable government trial practice.
District court or appellate court clerkship experience is preferred.
Primary responsibilities include developing case strategy, researching and drafting dispositive and contested motions, taking and defending depositions, directing discovery and expert workup, and preparing and examining witnesses at trial, arbitration, and evidentiary hearings.
More senior candidates will serve as senior members of trial teams, own the pretrial record, and supervise and develop junior associates.

Complex Litigation & Trial Associate

4-9 PQE · October 8, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

4-9 PQE · October 8, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

Salary

$310,000 - $450,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Litigation · Antitrust · Class Action · Securities

Location

Los Angeles

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Overview

The role requires a focus on trial work within the litigation team.
Candidates should possess top law school credentials and substantial complex litigation and trial experience.
There is particular interest in candidates with experience examining or cross-examining witnesses at trial or in arbitration, or preparing witnesses to testify in those settings.
The practice welcomes candidates from across the substantive litigation spectrum, including securities, class actions, antitrust, white collar, entertainment, and trade secrets, as well as those coming from a U.S. Attorney’s Office, state AG, district attorney’s office, or comparable government trial practice.
District court or appellate court clerkship experience is preferred.
Primary responsibilities include developing case strategy, researching and drafting dispositive and contested motions, taking and defending depositions, directing discovery and expert workup, and preparing and examining witnesses at trial, arbitration, and evidentiary hearings.
More senior candidates will serve as senior members of trial teams, own the pretrial record, and supervise and develop junior associates.

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Last updated: November 10, 2026