May 15, 2026

Associate, Litigation

LitigationCommercial

White & Case LLPLos Angeles

Practice area

Litigation · Commercial

PQE

2-5 years

Location

Los Angeles, California

Salary

$310,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Associate position in Commercial Litigation, based in the Los Angeles office.
Requires 2-5 years of commercial litigation experience.
Focuses on representing clients in high-stakes business disputes, including contract, class actions, business torts, shareholder/partnership, antitrust, and intellectual property litigation, along with regulatory investigations.
Responsibilities include serving as a lead associate, developing matter strategy, drafting briefs and pleadings, executing discovery strategies, participating in client communications, depositions, expert witness preparation, and court proceedings.
Mandatory qualifications include a strong academic record, admission to the bar in good standing, and excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
The role demands the ability to handle complex, cross-border disputes, a proactive approach, initiative, and a client service focus.
Candidates should be team players who also demonstrate independent thought and action.
The practice offers opportunities for significant and early responsibility on leanly staffed matters, even within the context of a global firm.
The work environment is collegial, with accessible partners.
Potential for international travel is associated with the role.
The annual salary range for Los Angeles is $310,000 - $390,000, with performance bonus eligibility.

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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