Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins is searching for a Litigation Associate to join its commercial litigation group in the Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience and feels confident defending product liability lawsuits. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a growing office.

You’ll be joining an outgoing and fast paced team that handles all aspects of litigation. Many of the attorneys have worked in-house for major motor vehicle manufacturers and they draw on the resources of the Firm to provide national and international clients counsel in areas including employment, environmental, intellectual property, and technology matters. Positioned twenty minutes from downtown Los Angeles and twenty minutes from Redondo Beach, the Nelson Mullins Los Angeles-area office serves as the center of its West Coast presence and its attorneys offer a range of transactional and litigation services to clients in a variety of industries including automotive, banking & financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy. Want to know more about our Los Angeles Office? Check out the office here.

All candidates are asked to submit the following application materials:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Copy of law school transcript

Drawing from your two to five years of meaningful experience within the product liability/mass torts and/or commercial litigation fields, you feel confident in your abilities to usher a successful client experience. You are well-versed in taking and defending depositions and have prior experience in drafting dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions. You pride yourself on your written and oral advocacy skills and are admitted to the California Bar (required).

At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.  

• The salary/wage range in California is $195,000 - $235,000 annually. 

With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared goals.