Public Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Public Defense Attorney

An established firm based in Stockton, CA with over 40+ years in practice is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 3-10 years of experience to join their team onsite with some flexibility for remote work. This role focuses on defense of civil rights litigation , including police misconduct matters, AB 218 childhood sexual assault claims against counties and CPS, and general defense-side civil litigation involving public entities in state and federal courts.

 

Offer:
Salary range: $140,000-$200,000+ contingent on experience
401(k) plan
Profit sharing
Performance bonuses
Medical insurance
Dental insurance

 

Qualifications:
Admission to the California Bar in good standing
3-10 years of litigation experience handling civil rights or public entity defense matters
Experience defending lawsuits in state and federal courts
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to manage cases independently and collaborate with litigation teams
Prior experience representing public entities or governmental agencies preferred

 

Responsibilities:
Defend public entities in civil rights litigation including police-related matters and AB 218 claims
Handle all phases of litigation from case evaluation through trial and resolution
Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
Conduct and defend depositions and participate in court hearings
Advise public entity clients on litigation strategy and risk exposure
Collaborate with partners and associates on complex defense matters

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$140000 - $200000 USD per year