This is for a Commercial Litigation Associate position based in the Los Angeles office.
The role requires 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience from a law firm, with a focus on civil litigation.
You will handle high-stakes business disputes across a range of industries, including contract disputes, class actions, business torts, shareholder/partnership disputes, antitrust, and intellectual property litigation.
Work involves all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling and strategic planning through trial and appellate proceedings, as well as alternative dispute resolution.
Key responsibilities include serving as a lead associate from day one, drafting critical briefs, pleadings, analyses, memoranda, and other legal documents.
You will also develop and execute discovery strategies, manage client communications, prepare for and participate in depositions, expert witness preparation, court hearings, and trials.
The practice advises a diverse client base, including multinational companies, public and private entities, funds, firms, partnerships, and individuals.
Essential qualifications include excellent academic credentials, strong legal writing, research, analytical, oral communication, and advocacy skills.
The ideal candidate possesses analytical rigor for complex, cross-border disputes, a competitive spirit for adversarial matters, enthusiasm for constructing legal arguments, and a proactive drive for continuous skill improvement.

March 25, 2026

Associate Litigation

LitigationClass ActionCommercialGovernmentInvestigations

White & Case LLPLos Angeles

Practice area

Litigation · Class Action · Commercial · Government · Investigations

PQE

2-5 years

Location

Los Angeles, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This is for a Commercial Litigation Associate position based in the Los Angeles office.
The role requires 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience from a law firm, with a focus on civil litigation.
You will handle high-stakes business disputes across a range of industries, including contract disputes, class actions, business torts, shareholder/partnership disputes, antitrust, and intellectual property litigation.
Work involves all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling and strategic planning through trial and appellate proceedings, as well as alternative dispute resolution.
Key responsibilities include serving as a lead associate from day one, drafting critical briefs, pleadings, analyses, memoranda, and other legal documents.
You will also develop and execute discovery strategies, manage client communications, prepare for and participate in depositions, expert witness preparation, court hearings, and trials.
The practice advises a diverse client base, including multinational companies, public and private entities, funds, firms, partnerships, and individuals.
Essential qualifications include excellent academic credentials, strong legal writing, research, analytical, oral communication, and advocacy skills.
The ideal candidate possesses analytical rigor for complex, cross-border disputes, a competitive spirit for adversarial matters, enthusiasm for constructing legal arguments, and a proactive drive for continuous skill improvement.

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Andrea Hartwell
Legal Recruiter
Swan Legal Search
Why talk to Andrea Hartwell?
Veronica Stoever joined White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.
I highly recommend Andrea as a legal recruiter. She helped me land my dream job, and was so helpful every step of the process. She perfected my resume, prepared me well for interviews, debriefed, and advocated for me when it came to highly competitive roles. She has great connections with so many law firms and is knowledgeable about unique positions and opportunities that are one of a kind. Thank you so much Andrea!!
Veronica Stoever
White & Case LLP • Los Angeles
Top recruiter for this opening
Vijay Sandal, Esq.
Legal Recruiter
Sterling Clark Group
Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?
Alex Fields joined White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.
Vijay is a top-notch legal recruiter. He is highly knowledgeable about the legal industry and, as an attorney, understands the challenges, nuances, and technical language associated with the legal profession. Vijay developed a strategy and roadmap for the recruitment process and was there every step of the way to guide me. He helped refresh and hone my interviewing skills and really made me feel that I had a teammate throughout the entire process. Unexpected challenges may arise during the recruitment process, but Vijay will carefully guide you through those challenges and get you to the finish line. 10/10 would recommend Vijay.
Alex Fields
White & Case LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Top recruiter for this opening
Andrea Hartwell
Legal Recruiter
Swan Legal Search
Why talk to Andrea Hartwell?
Veronica Stoever joined White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.
I highly recommend Andrea as a legal recruiter. She helped me land my dream job, and was so helpful every step of the process. She perfected my resume, prepared me well for interviews, debriefed, and advocated for me when it came to highly competitive roles. She has great connections with so many law firms and is knowledgeable about unique positions and opportunities that are one of a kind. Thank you so much Andrea!!
Veronica Stoever
White & Case LLP • Los Angeles
Top recruiter for this opening
Vijay Sandal, Esq.
Legal Recruiter
Sterling Clark Group
Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?
Alex Fields joined White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.
Vijay is a top-notch legal recruiter. He is highly knowledgeable about the legal industry and, as an attorney, understands the challenges, nuances, and technical language associated with the legal profession. Vijay developed a strategy and roadmap for the recruitment process and was there every step of the way to guide me. He helped refresh and hone my interviewing skills and really made me feel that I had a teammate throughout the entire process. Unexpected challenges may arise during the recruitment process, but Vijay will carefully guide you through those challenges and get you to the finish line. 10/10 would recommend Vijay.
Alex Fields
White & Case LLP • Los Angeles

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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