Litigation Associate Attorney (Hybrid - Remote & In-Person)

The Law Offices of Christian Contreras, PLC (the "Firm") is hiring another 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 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:*

The following list of core competencies and experiences is meant to provide insight into the general level of requirements we seek in candidates.

- 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

- Passion for civil rights

*Compensation/Benefits:*

- Salary of $110,000 to $180,000 per year depending on experience

- 401k retirement plan

- 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Paid time off

Application Question(s):
* JD from an ABA accredited law school.

License/Certification:
* license to practice law in California (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montebello, CA 90640