Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Associate

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in litigation
  • Strong academic background with excellent credentials
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Member of the California State Bar in good standing
  • Exceptional research, analytical, oral advocacy, and writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of litigation from fact investigation to trial
  • Develop and maintain client relationships
  • Prepare witnesses for depositions and draft necessary legal documents
  • Conduct discovery processes including motions and briefs
  • Supervise junior attorneys and ensure deadlines are met

Benefits

  • Flexible work culture emphasizing work-life balance
  • Confidential application process
  • Equal Opportunity Employer with inclusive hiring practices
  • Commitment to considering qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
  • Support for candidates requiring accommodation during the application process
Full Job Description
Los Angeles, California

Job Description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is seeking to hire a 4th-5th year associate to join the Litigation practice group in the Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, along with exceptional research, analytical, oral advocacy, and writing skills. The associate must have experience handling and managing all aspects of litigation, including fact investigation, pleadings, discovery, experts, motions, pretrial proceedings, trial, settlement, and related matters, as well as developing and maintaining strong business and client relationships.

The successful candidate will have significant experience across all phases of discovery, including preparing witnesses for depositions, drafting complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements, and managing the filing and service of pleadings. The ability to work effectively under pressure, deliver high-quality work product, and manage junior attorneys to meet deadlines is essential.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials and be a member of the California State Bar in good standing. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

The California pay range for this role is $310,000-$365,000, with the final offer amount dependent on the candidate's skills and experience.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

About Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a leading international law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including technology, energy, and financial services. The firm was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has offices in major cities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The firm's mission is to provide innovative and practical legal solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.
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