Senior Police/Civil Rights Trial Attorney

Lewis Brisbois • Los Angeles, CA

12d • $200,000 - $280,000 • 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 Police/Civil Rights Practice. This position is focused on handling civil cases likely to go to jury trial, in conjunction with the lead attorney and case support team members. The role offers the opportunity to be on a partner track for the right experience level, and lateral partners are also welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience and a minimum of 5 years of criminal trial experience OR a minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience
• Minimum of 10 civil case witness depositions taken or a minimum of 10 jury trials, including witness exam (as lead or second chair counsel, civil or criminal cases)
• Minimum of 5 jury trials, including witness exam, as lead or second chair counsel, in any combination of civil or criminal cases
• Willing and able to meet firm minimum billing of 1,950 billable hours per year
• Admission to the California Bar

Nice To Haves

• Civil jury trials
• Depositions, taking and defending
• Written discovery, requesting and responding
• Discovery motion preparation, and associated meet-and-confer
• Dispositive motions and/or appeals, and oral argument
• Case handling/management experience
• Client retention experience
• Experience with police/civil rights and/or jail/prison cases

Responsibilities

• Handle civil cases likely to go to jury trial
• Work in conjunction with the lead attorney and case support team members

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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