Litigation Associate

Offices: Washington, D.C. Brief Description: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is looking for an associate with between four and seven years of litigation and/or regulatory enforcement experience to join our rapidly growing team. We are looking to expand our DC office with a mid-level to senior litigation associate. Our ideal candidate has significant litigation experience?including drafting stellar work product, overseeing day-to-day aspects of litigations and/or regulatory enforcement matters, and being an effective communicator to both junior associates and partners. Trial and/or arbitration experience is preferred, as is litigation on behalf of or against federal agencies. Excellent legal writing and research skills are required. Manatt?s DC office is both rapidly growing and close-knit. Our DC litigation team works closely with litigators and members of other practice groups in DC and other Manatt offices. We pride ourselves on our stellar work product, our significant victories, and our collaborative approach, in which all voices are heard and out of the box thinking is encouraged. Requirements: At least four years of litigation experience, preferably at a law firm Experience drafting stellar work product, including motions, briefs, and memoranda Experience overseeing complex discovery projects Experience managing junior associates Prior experience at or adverse to one or more federal government agencies?particularly the FTC or DOJ?is a plus, but not required Team player Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is one of Manatt?s core values and is fundamental to our organization?s continued progression. We believe a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt?s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients? needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. In collaboration with Firm leadership, our Diversity and Inclusion department drives the Firm?s efforts, engaging our legal, consulting, business, and administrative professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients ? including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies ? across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; entertainment; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate. For more information, visit www.manatt.com. Join Us If you want to join a future-thinking, entrepreneurially-minded team of passionate and driven professionals, we strongly encourage you to apply. All candidates must apply through our online application portal (apply here). Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author). EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Salary The base annual pay range for this role is between $295,000 - $400,000.The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation