Law Enforcement Defense Associate — Hybrid, Growth Path

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Bonuses

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking an entry-level Law Enforcement Defense Associate in Los Angeles to join its Litigation Practice Group. The role offers hands-on exposure to officer-involved shootings, constitutional rights matters, and civil rights litigation, working alongside experienced litigators.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and is admitted to the California Bar or awaiting results.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of litigation experience, preferably civil government or constitutional matters
• Strong research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills
• Interest in constitutional law, civil rights litigation, and law enforcement issues

Responsibilities

• Support law enforcement defense matters across officer-involved shootings, excessive force, false arrest, and civil rights cases
• Assist deposition, motions, and trial preparation
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to handle increasing responsibility as skills develop

Skills

Litigation

Research

Writing

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Trial advocacy

California Bar Pending

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking an entry-level Law Enforcement Defense Associate in Los Angeles to join its Litigation Practice Group. The role offers hands-on exposure to officer-involved shootings, constitutional rights matters, and civil rights litigation, working alongside experienced litigators.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and is admitted to the California Bar or awaiting results.