Police/Public Entity Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Public Agency & Municipal Law Practice. Lewis Brisbois' Public Agency & Municipal Law Practice provides a range of litigation, counseling, and transactional representation to cities, counties, regional governments, special districts, school districts, and joint powers authorities. Our team handles municipal law matters for public entities from California to the East Coast, and features several lawyers who serve as General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, or Special Counsel for cities, special districts, and other municipal bodies. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Although we would prefer that you have some experience in public agency and municipal law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any civil litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in public agency and municipal law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• Admission to the California Bar
• At least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience in civil litigation
• At least two (2) years of experience preparing and responding to written discovery
• At least two (2) years of experience conducting related meet-and-confer sessions
• At least two (2) years of experience preparing related motions
• At least two (2) years of experience taking/defending witness depositions
• Strong writing and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience defending public entities, including law enforcement agencies and their officers, in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings
• Trial experience
• Some experience in public agency and municipal law
• Excellent skills in any civil litigation arena

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Working independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401k with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed