Law Enforcement Liability Associate

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Law Enforcement Liability Associate

Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles Costa Mesa Riverside/San Bernardino or San Francisco

Duration: Fulltime

Year of Experience

ideally targeting around 2-5 years post bar admission (maybe could be open to associates with 1-10 YOE)

Scope of Role:

Client has an exciting opportunity for Associate with at least two (2) years of civil litigation experience to join our Governmental Entity Team/ Police Team! This specialized Team is known for representing public entities in a variety of cases including dangerous condition claims educational law and law enforcement officer liability matters.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients businesses and legal teams. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily engaging in all phases of litigation-from case evaluation to discovery through trial -focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn highly self-motivated and interested in long-term professional growth.

MUST HAVE SKILLS

Must have DEFENSE experience (not plaintiff side)
Must be comfortable defending police officers/law enforcement
Must have courtroom exposure (depositions discovery arguing motions)
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
Prior Law Enforcement and/or Military experience is a plus but not necessary.
Criminal defense experience is welcomed but not necessary.
Exceptional communication and advocacy skills both verbal and written.
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Must be comfortable managing discovery including propounding and responding to discovery drafting and arguing motions as well as taking and defending depositions.
Timely and accurate reporting to our clients ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.
Evaluating analyzing assessing and executing litigation strategies.
Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Position: Law Enforcement Liability Associate Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles Costa Mesa Riverside/San Bernardino or San Francisco Duration: Fulltime Year of Experience ideally targeting around 2-5 years post bar admission (maybe could be open to associates with 1-10 YOE) Scope of Role: Client...