Senior Police/Civil Rights Trial Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$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 would be focused on handling civil cases likely to go to jury trial, in conjunction with the lead attorney and case support team members. For the right experience level, this position can put the qualified associate on a partner track; however, lateral partners are also welcome.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience, in any practice area and a minimum of 5 years of criminal trial experience, OR a minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience, in any practice area.
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.
Admission to the California Bar is required.

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

Handling civil cases likely to go to jury trial, in conjunction with the lead attorney and case support team members.
Meeting firm minimum billing of 1,950 billable hours per year.
Working two in-person office days per week in our DTLA office, with the remainder by remote work (if desired).