Litigation Associate Attorney

Christian Contreras Law, PLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

10 days of combined vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A civil rights litigation firm in Los Angeles is seeking a fourth associate attorney to handle cases from inception to the pre-trial phase. The role includes client communications, drafting pleadings and motions, and gaining trial experience. Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and an active membership with the California State Bar. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $180,000 annually, accompanied by medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a discretionary bonus and vacation leave.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases from inception to pre-trial phase.
• Responsible for all aspects of litigation including client intakes, communications, and drafting motions.
• Opportunity to second or third chair trials.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Litigation experience

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar

Job description

The Law Offices of Christian Contreras, PLC (the "Firm") is seeking to hire a fourth associate attorney. We are a civil rights litigation firm specializing in excessive force cases and jail death cases.

Position Description

The associate attorney will litigate cases from inception to the pre-trial phase. The associate will be responsible for all aspects of litigation including client intakes/interviews, client communications, drafting of pleadings, drafting of motions, drafting of discovery, taking and depending depositions, appearing at hearings, and pre-trial responsibilities. The associate will also have opportunities to second chair or third chair trials with the managing attorney.

Requirements / Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Strong research and writing skills
• Experience in litigation is preferred but not required
• Salary of $110,000 to $180,000 per year depending on experience
• Medical benefits
• Dental and vision benefits
• Annual discretionary bonus commensurate with salary
• 10 days of combined vacation and sick leave

More information on our firm can be found at www.Contreras-Law.com.