Law Enforcement Liability Associate - Civil Litigation

Responsibilities Handle civil litigation matters involving law enforcement liability and public entity defense. Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Conduct and defend depositions. Draft and argue motions and legal briefs. Evaluate claims and develop defense litigation strategies. Manage and respond to written discovery. Maintain regular and strategic communication with clients throughout litigation. Ensure timely reporting and compliance with client case management requirements. Collaborate closely with senior litigators and trial attorneys on complex matters. Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.). Active California State Bar membership in good standing. 2–5+ years of civil litigation experience (flexible range considered). Defense-side litigation experience required (plaintiff-only backgrounds not considered). Experience with deposits, motion practice, discovery management, courtroom advocacy. Strong written and verbal advocacy skills. Ability to manage deadlines and multiple litigation matters. Hard Skills civil litigation law enforcement liability public entity defense discovery management motion practice trial preparation depositions legal briefs defense litigation strategies courtroom advocacy Soft Skills strong written advocacy skills strong verbal advocacy skills ability to manage deadlines ability to manage multiple litigation matters strategic communication Certifications & Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) California State Bar membership #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor