Litigation Associate Attorney - Civil Rights Attorney

Christian Contreras Law, PLC; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

10 days combined vacation and sicke

Job summary

The Law Offices of Christian Contreras, PLC is seeking a litigation associate attorney to join our civil rights practice, specializing in excessive force cases, jail death cases, and related injuries.

The associate will manage cases from inception to pre-trial, including client intakes, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, and pre-trial responsibilities, with opportunities to second or third chair trials with the managing attorney.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar in good standing.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Experience in litigation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases from inception to pre-trial phase.
• Manage client intakes/interviews and communications.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Take and defend depositions; appear at hearings.
• Second or third chair trials with the managing attorney.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Law Offices of Christian Contreras, PLC (the "Firm") is hiring another litigation associate attorney. We are a civil rights litigation firm specializing in excessive force cases, jail death cases, some injury cases and trials.

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 defending 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

Compensation:

• - Salary of $120,000 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.