Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney – Commercial Litigation & Arbitration (Remote – Los Angeles Area)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Remote; local candidates preferred)
Salary: $120,000 – $170,000 base (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Full benefits package included

About the Role

A boutique law firm is seeking a sharp and self-motivated Associate Attorney with experience in commercial or complex litigation. This remote-position is best suited for candidates based in the Los Angeles area who are highly organized, responsive, and have a solid command of litigation fundamentals.

The role will involve significant responsibility from day one, with a focus on managing arbitration matters—especially in disputes involving health plans and managed care. While experience in healthcare law is not required, a willingness to learn and apply legal principles in this space is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation and arbitration, from intake to resolution

• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal briefs with clarity and strategic insight

• Participate in arbitration preparation and serve as second-chair in hearings

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on procedural and substantive issues

• Manage discovery, including drafting requests and reviewing production

• Communicate effectively with clients, arbitrators, and opposing counsel

• Maintain excellent documentation, track deadlines, and meet billable targets (1,600–1,700 hours/year)

What We’re Looking For

• Active member of the California Bar in good standing

• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial or complex matters

• Demonstrated experience filing and arguing motions in state and/or federal court

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Ability to manage a caseload of 5–10 matters with minimal supervision

• Self-starter with common sense, good judgment, and a drive to grow professionally

• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining high responsiveness and team communication

Bonus Points For:

• Experience or interest in arbitration

• Familiarity with healthcare or managed care disputes (not required, but helpful)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)