Litigation Associate

Innovative Legal Services ("ILS") is a full-service law firm that specializes in commercial law and employment law. Our attorneys are litigators and counselors with decades of experience in a wide array of industries. We are currently hiring Litigation Associates with 3-5 years of experience. First- or second-chair trial experience is desirable, but not necessary. Pay is competitive, at $140,000-$200,000+ depending on experience. A recent writing sample is required for consideration.

We currently have two offices in California, and we are adding one more in 2024. Our headquarters is in the Downtown Los Angeles Financial District. We have ten attorneys at our firm, and we are growing at an incredible speed. That is why we are looking to add more team members to our firm.

We have a significant number of international clients. We expect our team members to be able to understand and work with clients and colleagues who have different cultures and backgrounds. Mandarin proficiency is a plus, but not essential.

Please email your resume and recent writing sample to [zoe.zhang@consultils.com], and put [Litigation Associate + Your Name] in the subject line of your email.

Responsibilities:

• Litigate and negotiate on behalf of clients in legal proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, depositions, and trials
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in the litigation process
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and provide legal advice
• Manage and prioritize multiple cases simultaneously
• Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the CA Bar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• 3-5 years' experience working in commercial litigation or employment litigation
• Mandarin language proficiency desired but not required
• First or second chair trial experience desired but not required
• Recent writing sample required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary 140K-200K+ (depending on the level of experience)
• Non discretionary bonus(based on billable hours) and discretionary bonus
• 100% covered health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off and paid sick leaves
• Hybrid working policy
• Professional Development Support
• Monthly team-building events, including Hiking, BBQ, Karaoke, etc

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Please submit your recent writing sample and resume to [zoe.zhang@consultils.com]

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071