Government Liability Litigation Associate
$125k - $180kAionios LLC
Job Description
Job Description
Governmental Liability Litigation Associate
Locations: Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, San Diego, Inland Empire, CA (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $125,000 – $180,000 + bonus
Our client, a nationally recognized civil litigation defense firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate (2+ years) to join its Governmental Entity / Public Agency Defense team in California. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact matters involving public entities and law enforcement liability , within a collaborative and trial-focused environment.
What You’ll Work On:
- Defending public entities in matters involving:
- Dangerous condition claims
- Law enforcement liability
- Education-related disputes
- Managing cases from inception through trial
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation filings
- Handling written discovery and depositions
- Developing and executing litigation strategy
- Communicating directly with clients and ensuring timely reporting
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience
- Strong discovery, motion practice, and deposition experience
- Excellent writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines
- Strong client communication and case management abilities
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active California Bar admission
- Prior law enforcement, military, or criminal defense experience is a plus (not required)
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Specialized practice representing public entities and law enforcement
- Hands-on litigation experience from early stages through trial
- Structured training program with ongoing professional development
- Opportunities to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases
- Collaborative, growth-oriented culture with clear advancement opportunities
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary range of $125,000 – $180,000 + performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and additional perks such as pet insurance and referral programs
This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation associate looking to build trial experience while working on impactful public entity defense matters within a supportive and growth-focused platform.
Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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