Senior Police/Civil Rights Trial Attorney

Our client, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an experienced trial attorney to join its Police/Civil Rights Practice in Los Angeles. This role focuses on handling civil cases likely to proceed to jury trial, working alongside the lead attorney and case support team.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience (any practice area) plus 5 years of criminal trial experience, OR a minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience (any practice area).
• At least 10 civil case witness depositions taken, or a minimum of 10 jury trials (including witness examination) as lead or second chair in civil or criminal cases.
• At least 5 jury trials (including witness examination) as lead or second chair in any combination of civil or criminal cases.
• Admission to the California Bar is required.
• Willingness to meet a minimum of 1,950 billable hours per year and a hybrid schedule with two in-office days per week in downtown Los Angeles.

Preferred Experience:

• Civil jury trials, depositions (taking and defending), written discovery, discovery motions, dispositive motions and/or appeals, oral argument, case management, and client retention.
• Experience with police/civil rights and/or jail/prison cases is preferred but not required.

For the right experience level, this position offers a potential partner track; lateral partners are also welcome. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match) are offered.

• Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience (any practice area) plus 5 years of criminal trial experience, OR a minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience (any practice area).
• At least 10 civil case witness depositions taken, or a minimum of 10 jury trials (including witness examination) as lead or second chair in civil or criminal cases.
• At least 5 jury trials (including witness examination) as lead or second chair in any combination of civil or criminal cases.
• Admission to the California Bar is required.
• Willingness to meet a minimum of 1,950 billable hours per year and a hybrid schedule with two in-office days per week in downtown Los Angeles.