Civil Litigation Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

10d•$135,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Civil Litigation Practice in its Orange County, California office. The position offers the opportunity to work with an experienced trial team on real estate and personal injury defense matters. The Civil Litigation Practice includes more than 600 attorneys nationwide and represents defendants in significant-exposure civil litigation, including property and personal injury claims involving businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured. The practice handles a wide variety of matters and has particular experience in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation. Its partners and senior associates are experienced trial attorneys, and the practice has received notable recognition for defense verdicts. The firm is also interested in developing talented attorneys with excellent litigation skills, including those whose experience is in a litigation area other than defense. Lewis Brisbois offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Requirements

Admission to the California Bar is required.
Strong research and writing skills.
One to fifteen years of experience in all phases of defense litigation, including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Substantive litigation experience.

Nice To Haves

Defense experience is preferred.
Excellent skills in any litigation arena are welcomed, including experience outside defense litigation.

Responsibilities

Handle all phases of defense litigation, including case management, motion practice, and discovery.
Handle hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
Work with the trial team on real estate and personal injury defense matters.