Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is looking for a mid‑level associate (4th to 5th year) with complex litigation experience to join our Litigation Department. Ideal candidates should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrated experience in complex litigation, motion practice, depositions, discovery management, and trial preparation. They should also have experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos, or other written work product and conducting witness interviews. Experience preparing for and conducting depositions, and preparing for and participating in arbitrations and trials is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable taking a leadership role in cases and at the firm, and be capable of handling and running multiple significant matters at once. We seek associates who are eager and willing to work hard, and who pride themselves on care, thoughtfulness and attention to detail in their work. Clerkships are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex litigation matters for clients.
• Engage in motion practice, depositions, discovery management, and trial preparation.
• Draft and edit pleadings, briefs, interview memos, and other written work product.
• Conduct witness interviews and manage deposition preparations.
• Participate in arbitrations and trials as required.

Qualifications

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice

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