Position: Litigation Attorney

Location: Los Angeles – Century City

Practice Areas: Financial Litigation, Commercial Litigation

Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney for its Los Angeles – Century City office. The role involves handling a broad spectrum of litigation matters including mortgage-related disputes, consumer and retail banking claims, credit card litigation, and general commercial litigation.

About the Firm

The firm operates 21 offices globally with over 1,000 attorneys. It’s recognized for its comprehensive offerings—spanning corporate, high-stakes disputes and regulatory work—and a parallel consulting arm providing government relations services. The firm is routinely ranked among the most innovative and client-focused in North America, praised by Financial Times, BTI Consulting, Chambers, and others.

Recent accolades include:

• Top-tier rankings in Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance
• Named among the few firms with “extremely satisfied” associates, including women lawyers
• BTI recognition for excellence in mentoring, training, career development, and support for women attorneys

The firm blends “Southern charm” with a strong, collegial culture rooted in respect, diversity, pro bono commitment, and innovative technology—including in-office AI legal tools.

What Associates Say

• Vault describes the environment as “collegial, and respectful of people’s lives outside of work…the firm has grown rapidly… but still feels cozier than a lot of other BigLaw shops”
• Associates appreciate a reasonable 1,950-hour billable target, generous mentoring, and pro bono credit.
• A summer associate stated:

“11/10 firm that embodies the culture and values that I think are important…wonderful people…challenging and engaging work”

• Glassdoor reviews report near-perfect satisfaction among attorneys (4.9/5), highlighting strong communication and support
• Indeed features mixed views: many cite the firm’s strong reputation and development opportunities, while some mention internal politics in certain offices.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $130,000 – $185,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits include competitive base pay, merit-based bonuses, billable hour credit for pro bono, hybrid work flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. from accredited law school; strong academic credentials
• Admission to the California Bar required
• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience—preferably handling financial or commercial disputes
• Exceptional organizational and case‑management skills to handle high-volume caseloads
• Excellent writing, oral communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills