Mid-Level Litigation Associate | Complex Litigation Focus | Mid-$200k + Bonus (to potentially double your salary) | Downtown Los Angeles Hybrid Potential

Mid-Level Litigation Associate | Complex Litigation Focus | Mid-$250k + Bonus (to potentially double your salary) | Downtown Los Angeles Hybrid Potential
Title: Mid-Level Litigation AssociateLocation: Downtown Los Angeles, CAWorking model: Primarily onsite initially, with hybrid flexibility possible after probationSalary expectations: $150,000–$200,000+ DOE
A highly respected Los Angeles boutique litigation firm is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate to join its growing disputes platform. This is an outstanding opportunity for a true litigator who wants complex, high-value cases, meaningful responsibility, and exposure that would often take much longer to get at a larger firm.
The firm is specifically looking for attorneys with 4+ years of litigation experience, ideally more seasoned, who can help shoulder meaningful responsibility from busy partners. Their focus is on complex commercial litigation and high-stakes insurance coverage-related disputes, often involving multi-million-dollar matters.

Highlights:
Complex, high-value litigation — multi-million-dollar disputes, not low-hanging fruit.Boutique platform with elite-level work — sophisticated matters with the agility of a smaller firm.Real courtroom exposure early — attorneys are trusted to do more, sooner.Strong litigation pedigree — the firm highlights deep trial experience and a high success rate across discreet, high-profile matters.True growth hire — the firm is turning away 60–70% of inbound work due to lack of bandwidth.Partnership path exists — both non-equity and equity routes, with advancement based on impact and contribution.Fun, non-corporate culture — smart, high-performing, no micromanagement, and genuinely team-oriented.Better work-life balance than many comparable firms — annual minimum around 1,800 hours.

The role:
This is a litigation-focused role for an attorney who wants to handle complex commercial disputes and work directly with highly experienced trial lawyers in a boutique setting that values agility, independence, and strong legal instincts.
You will:manage complex litigation matters with real ownershipsupport or lead strategy on sophisticated commercial and coverage disputeshandle hearings, depositions, motion work, and broader litigation responsibilitieswork directly with partners on high-value mattersgrow quickly in a firm that gives capable attorneys room to do more
Compensation:
Salary: $150,000 to $250,000+, depending on experience, seniority, billables, and office presence.Bonus: annual profit-sharing style bonus, tied to firm and individual performance. The structure is discretionary rather than formulaic, but can be meaningful in strong years.Benefits include: Multiple health plan options, with several fully covered for the employee, optional dental and vision, 401(k) eligibility after 6 months.

What they’re looking for:
4+ years of litigation experienceIdeally 7+ years for the more senior need, but there is no hard cap.Strong background in complex litigationCommercial litigation mindset preferredInsurance coverage experience helpful, but not essentialAbility to handle sophisticated, high-value matters with agility and sound judgment

This is ideal for someone who is:
tired of being over-structured or underutilizedlooking for stronger quality of workkeen to develop faster than they would in a larger, more bureaucratic platforminterested in joining a firm for the long term, not just making a short-term move

For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to waisanlee@wearerevolution.co