Associate Attorney-Civil Litigation(Public Entity Defense)

A top firm seeks Attorneys with Public Entity Defense experience! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chris De Armas Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year A bit about us: A top firm seeks Attorneys with Public Entity Defense experience! Why join us? A top firm seeks Attorneys with Public Entity Defense experience! Job Details Job Details: Are you a seasoned attorney with a passion for civil litigation and public entity defense? Are you looking for a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding position? We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and dedicated Permanent Associate Attorney to join our team, specializing in Civil Litigation with a focus on Public Entity Defense. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile cases and make a significant impact on the community. Responsibilities: As an Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and working collaboratively with our team of experienced attorneys. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Handling all aspects of civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, attending court hearings, and participating in trials. 2. Defending public entities, including municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental bodies, in a variety of civil litigation matters. 3. Providing legal advice and counsel to public entities on a wide range of issues, including constitutional law, public records law, and employment law. 4. Representing clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations. 5. Conducting legal research and analysis to support case strategy and client advice. 6. Communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. 7. Maintaining a high level of professionalism and ethical standards. Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position will have: 1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. 2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing. 3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil litigation, with a focus on public entity defense. 4. Demonstrated experience in municipal law and law enforcement defense. 5. Excellent legal research and writing skills. 6. Strong advocacy skills, both in written submissions and oral argument. 7. Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines. 8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and court personnel. 9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively. 10. Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned attorney to join a dynamic and supportive team, working on challenging and rewarding cases. If you have the necessary qualifications and are ready to take your career to the next level, we look forward to hearing from you. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy