A well-established California law firm with multiple offices statewide is seeking a litigation associate with 3–7 years of experience to join its Trial & Litigation Practice Group. The firm is known for handling high-profile, complex matters for public entities and private sector clients, particularly in areas involving constitutional law, civil rights, land use, and large-scale infrastructure and development projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation with significant public impact, including matters involving wildfire and disaster-related claims, First Amendment issues, takings, class actions, and eminent domain. Attorneys in this group are actively involved in all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts, from initial pleadings through trial and appeal, in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


Manage and support complex litigation matters in state and federal courts


Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions


Conduct and manage discovery, including electronic discovery


Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and clients


Handle case development from pleadings through trial and appeal


Work closely with public entity clients on litigation strategy and risk assessment



QUALIFICATIONS:


J.D. from an accredited law school


Active membership in the California State Bar


3–7 years of litigation experience


Required experience representing public entity clients, including familiarity with:


Government claims procedures


Constitutional and statutory defenses


Litigation involving cities, counties, and special districts


Strong law and motion practice experience in state and federal courts


Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation matters independently and collaboratively



BENEFITS:


Hybrid work schedule with work-from-home flexibility and designated in-office collaboration days


Reasonable billable hours requirement


Annual discretionary and billable-hours bonuses


Competitive health insurance benefits


401(k) with partial match and profit-sharing