Police​/Public Entity Associate Attorney

Overview

The Los Angeles, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Public Agency & Municipal Law Practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience in civil litigation - preferably defending public entities, including law enforcement agencies and their officers, in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings - including at least two (2) years of experience preparing and responding to written discovery, conducting related meet-and-confer sessions, preparing related motions, and taking/defending witness depositions.

Although trial experience is a bonus, it is not a requirement. Admission to the California Bar is required.

Lewis Brisbois' Public Agency & Municipal Law Practice provides a range of litigation, counseling, and transactional representation to cities, counties, regional governments, special districts, school districts, and joint powers authorities. Our team handles municipal law matters for public entities from California to the East Coast, and features several lawyers who serve as General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, or Special Counsel for cities, special districts, and other municipal bodies.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in public agency and municipal law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any civil litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in public agency and municipal law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

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.

• Admitted to the California Bar.
• Two to seven years of experience in civil litigation, preferably defending public entities (including law enforcement agencies and officers), in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
• Experience preparing and responding to written discovery, conducting meet-and-confer sessions, preparing motions, and taking/defending depositions.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-starter.
• Trial experience is a bonus but not required.
• Interest in public agency and municipal law; willingness to work for a growing, collaborative firm.

Minimum Salary: USD $/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $/Yr.