Commercial Trials & Litigation Associate

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Trials & Litigation practice group in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial disputes and be ready to assume significant responsibility in managing matters. This role offers meaningful opportunities to work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. Judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and superior writing and analytical skills.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required, along with admission to the California Bar in active good standing. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample.

We do not accept search firm submissions for candidates with two or fewer years of experience or for judicial clerkship applicants, regardless of experience level.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial environment that emphasizes training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $235,000 to $310,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.

Steptoe LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.