Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

About the role

Established boutique firm with a focus on providing counsel to cities, counties, and special districts throughout Southern California. We represent clients on a diverse range of matters including labor & employment, public law, civil rights, eminent domain, construction, code enforcement, transportation, environmental and land use. The firm offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and employee benefits package and provides associates with direct client involvement on many challenging projects involving high profile clients throughout Orange County and Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pleadings and discovery
• Appearing at hearings
• Taking and defending depositions
• Researching and writing motions

Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in California
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Trial experience and experience with representing public entities is a plus

Pay

$120,000 - $180,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee benefits package