Senior Associate

About the role

Aleshire & Wynder is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Attorney with a strong background in public entity defense and proven trial experience. The ideal candidate will independently manage client relationships and complex caseloads from initial intake through trial or resolution.

Responsibilities

• Handle and advise on a broad range of legal matters with minimal supervision, including:
  • Cannabis
  • Code Enforcement
  • Contracts & Public Works
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • Elections
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Environment & Natural Resources
  • Ethics & Open Government
  • Franchises
  • Housing
  • Labor & Employment
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Litigation
  • Mining
  • Mobile Home Parks & Rent Control
  • Property Acquisition & Takings
  • Public Agency Organization
  • Public Finance
  • Public Safety
  • Real Estate
  • Risk Management & Torts
  • Telecommunications
  • Toxics & Hazardous Waste
  • Water
• Conduct high-level legal research and draft complex memoranda, motions, briefs, ordinances, contracts, and advisory opinions with minimal oversight.
• Evaluate complex contracts, agreements, and legal documents and provide recommended revisions.
• Lead or significantly contribute to all phases of litigation, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, mediation, and trial or hearing preparation.
• Perform and supervise discovery, including document review, subpoenas, depositions, and expert coordination.
• Advise public entities, elected officials, and administrative staff on legal exposure, policy development, risk management, and compliance.
• Represent clients before courts, boards, commissions, and government agencies.
• Develop litigation or advisory strategies and recommend course of action based on legal risk analysis.
• Conduct witness interviews and gather evidence in support of litigation or legal opinions.
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues in specialized practice areas to confirm legal approaches.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients as appropriate.
• Mentor, train, and supervise Associate Attorneys, Paralegals, and Legal Secretaries as needed.
• Assist with practice group development, client training, and internal process improvements.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all firm policies and professional standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage client relationships and complex caseloads.
• Proven trial experience.
• Strong background in public entity defense.