Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Entry-Level Police/Civil Rights Litigation Associate

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of civil litigation experience, or 3 years of criminal trial experience.
  • Admission to the California Bar is required.
  • Willingness to meet a minimum of 1,950 billable hours annually.
  • Experience in civil litigation tasks like jury trials, depositions, and written discovery is a plus.
  • Exposure to police/civil rights cases is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in trial preparation, including witness examinations and jury trials.
  • Manage various aspects of civil litigation, from depositions to discovery motions.
  • Draft and respond to written discovery requests.
  • Conduct case handling and management tasks throughout the litigation process.
  • Advocate for clients through dispositive motions and oral arguments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance included in benefits.
  • 401k plan with employer match available.
  • Hybrid work model with two in-office days per week.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a trial-centric environment.
Full Job Description
Overview

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. 

 

The ideal candidate must have: a minimum of 1 year of civil litigation experience, in any practice area, or a minimum of 3 years of criminal trial experience. Must also be willing and able to meet firm minimum billing of 1,950 billable hours per year, plus hybrid office requirement of two in-person office days per week in our DTLA office, with remainder by remote work (if desired). This is a trial-centric practice looking for attorneys interested in becoming trial lawyers or appellate advocates. Admission to the California Bar is required.

Preferred Civil Litigation Experience: civil litigation handling any of the following tasks is a bonus: jury trials, including witness exam, in any civil or criminal cases; 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 preferred, but not required.

 

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.

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Minimum SalaryUSD $140,000.00/Yr. Maximum SalaryUSD $185,000.00/Yr.

About Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is a national law firm with over 50 offices across the United States. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, construction, insurance, and transportation. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is committed to providing high-quality legal services to its clients and has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the country by various legal publications. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in their respective practice areas and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1979

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