Position: Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Location: Los Angeles – Downtown

Practice Area: Environmental & Mass Tort Litigation

Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate for its Environmental & Mass Tort Litigation Department in the Los Angeles – Downtown office. This team has a longstanding national reputation for handling complex, high-stakes litigation involving product liability, environmental issues, mass torts, and class actions across a wide range of industries.

About the Practice

With more than 35 years as a national leader in environmental, products, and mass tort defense, the firm brings exceptional depth to this practice area. The group comprises over 50 attorneys dedicated to these complex matters, with clients ranging from Fortune 100 manufacturers to leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Attorneys are known for crafting strategic, efficient defense plans tailored to each client’s litigation goals—often resolving matters at the early stages or securing favorable outcomes at trial or on appeal.

The practice has been recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 for its consistent results and depth of expertise.

About the Firm

With over 1,000 attorneys across the U.S. and Europe, the firm is widely respected for delivering innovative legal and public affairs solutions for corporate, nonprofit, and individual clients. Founded in 1834, it has built a culture focused on collaboration, diversity, mentorship, and service.

Attorneys benefit from:

• Competitive salaries and merit-based bonus opportunities
• Billable hour credit for pro bono work
• Hybrid remote work flexibility
• Robust professional development and mentoring programs
• Long-standing client relationships that fuel high-level, consistent workstreams

The Environmental & Mass Tort team is a standout group within the firm’s broader litigation platform, offering a uniquely supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary Range: $260,000 – $355,000, based on experience and qualifications.

What Associates Say

• Vault notes the firm’s “strong mentoring culture, commitment to diversity, and genuine interest in associate well-being.”
• Associates describe their colleagues as “down-to-earth, highly capable, and always willing to lend a hand.”
• One litigator shared:

“What attracted me to the firm was the complexity of the work, but what kept me here is the people. I’m learning every day from partners who invest in my growth.”

• Glassdoor reviews highlight transparency, professional development support, and high satisfaction among litigation associates.
• The firm is frequently ranked for having a “best-in-class environment for women and minority lawyers.”

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Minimum 3–5 years of litigation experience, with a focus on complex commercial, product liability, or environmental matters
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Prior experience with multi-district litigation, class actions, or regulatory issues is a plus
• Admission to the California Bar is required