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Senior Municipal Litigation Counsel & Trial Strategist

McPhail Sanchez, LLC

City of Huntington Beach seeks a seasoned litigator to serve as Chief Litigation Counsel, leading the City’s trial and civil litigation efforts and overseeing both in-house work and select external services. The role emphasizes strategic advocacy and high-stakes litigation across the municipal portfolio.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of civil litigation experience, including jury trials, admission to state and federal courts, and a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school.

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Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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