Civil Litigation Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$135,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles, California office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an attorney to join its Civil Litigation Practice. The practice includes more than 600 attorneys nationwide and represents defendants in significant-exposure civil litigation, including property and personal injury claims involving insured and self-insured businesses and individuals. The group focuses particularly on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation, and includes experienced trial attorneys with broad trial experience and notable defense verdicts and other recognition. The firm is interested in attorneys with defense experience as well as developing attorneys with excellent skills in any litigation arena. Partnership opportunities may be considered for candidates with extensive relevant experience. The position is associated with the Los Angeles office and is identified as hybrid.

Requirements

Admission to the California Bar is required.
Strong research and writing skills.
At least 1 to 7 years of experience in all phases of defense litigation, including case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. (The posting states “one (1) to seven (15) years.”)

Nice To Haves

Defense experience is preferred.
Substantive litigation experience and excellent skills in any litigation arena are of interest.
Extensive relevant experience may qualify candidates for consideration for partnership opportunities.

Responsibilities

Handle all phases of defense litigation, including case management, motion practice, and discovery.
Handle hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Represent defendants in civil litigation matters, including property and personal injury claims.