CIVIL RIGHTS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / 2-5 Yrs LITIGATION EXPERIENCE- HYBRID/SOME REMOTE A prominent civil rights firm is expanding its reach to an under-served population in Los Angeles/ Santa Monica Location - The position will initially require a commute to our Orange County office for in-person training, located near the John Wayne Airport during the first 2-4 weeks. Depending on the candidate's initial experience, the training may be shorter or longer. This is a hybrid position requiring some weekly attendance at our OC office new next to John Wayne Airport. Thereafter, the candidate will be on their own at our Los Angeles Location with the possibility of a full remote position. Our firm focuses on 14th Amendment jail medical deliberate indifference and 4th Amendment police misconduct and actively seeking to hire a motivated problem-solver to join our team. We handle cases ranging from excessive force including officer-involved shootings to jail assaults and in-custody wrongful death and jail medical deliberate indifference cases. We strive to seek justice for our clients and are not afraid to go toe-to-toe against big government, if necessary. The client-centered firm and its employees are dynamic, focused, and proactive, striving for excellence in all they do. Our firm focuses on 4th Amendment Constitutional violations including excessive force, false arrest, and failure to provide medical care. We also litigate cases involving the 8th and 14th Amendments' deliberate indifference to a serious medical condition that has a large medical neglect component. We have proudly advocated for the improvement of inmate medical care by advocating for a lower and more feasible standard of proof in jail medical Deliberate Indifference case law. Our firm has been a significant catalyst at the 9th Federal Appellate Court by lowering the burden of proof for pretrial detainees in medical deliberate indifference cases. Competitive Salary : $120,000 to $180,000 with the higher end for substantive litigation/trial, including federal and case management experience Family/oriented, we strive to find the right work/life balance and have firm social events, summer yacht outings and other staff events. Reputation for Tenacity and Excellence -we are known for our tenacity and leave no stones unturned. Our lead partner has a reputation for being strategic and can teach a new associates an immense level of discovery and litigation strategy with an opportunity to advance one's career. Professional development: you will have the opportunity to learn in a very specialized are of the law and help victims of government abuse. Benefits: fully paid health benefits after a 90 day enrollment 90 Day Probation perio d Immediate opening for an associate attorney experienced in state and, federal court litigation. The ideal candidate will have experience in litigation, excellent speaking, writing, analytical, and research skills, and an ability to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities and requirements: Draft, research, and prepare motions, including exparte motions and motions and oppositions to summary judgment motions; prepare and work on discovery. Opportunity to argue Motions before state and federal courts. Opportunity to work and argue in appellate court Opportunity to take and defend depositions depending on experience Manage case-specific federal deadlines Experience with electronic filing in state and federal court preferred. Compensation includes benefits and salary. The candidate will be further responsible for discovery files including reviewing police and investigative reports as well as jail medical records, drafting both federal and state complaints, responding to discovery requests, formulating discovery strategies along with lead firm partner, researching case law, case-related calendaring, responsible for own case load, preparing legal memorandum, law and motion, and trial preparation. The candidate must be able to write and conduct law and motion research on various constitutional issues and be highly proficient at performing these tasks. Our firm has a proven track record for creating landmark and precedential 9th Circuit civil rights case law. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and writing skills. The candidate must also have great interpersonal and communication skills when contacting clients to follow up and communicate updates or case status. Prior attorney and/or law clerk experience is preferred. Min of 2-5 years of law and motion experience- Federal litigation experience is a plus. New associates are encouraged to apply. Salary: depending on experience. Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Life Ins. PTO, holidays; 401K) and student loan reimbursement (partial/based on tenure) are available depending on the pay structure. If this position sounds like the opportunity you are seeking, please submit your resume, cover letter and a writing sample for immediate and confidential consideration. This position will likely fill up fast as demand is great so apply early. Please tell us why you believe you would be a good fit highlighting your relevant litigation experience _ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Are you licensed to practice law in California? 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