Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney Discover Lozano Smith We are California's leading public Monterey agency law firm, where professionals thrive and grow. Experience a collaborative, fulfilling culture driven Opportunity: by mentorship, development, and community engagement. Our Monterey office is seeking an experienced and dynamic Litigation Attorney to join our Litigation Practice Group. This individual will represent public agencies and school Lozano Smith values diversity, districts in a variety of litigation matters. They will handle complex cases from inception fostering an inclusive environment to resolution, including administrative hearings, arbitrations, trials and appeals. A where varied perspectives enrich our proven track record in motion practice, including drafting pre-trial motions, writ work and culture. Our dedication to petitions, administrative hearings, arbitration proceedings, and civil litigation is highly equity and representation ensures a desirable. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, detail-oriented, and capable of handling dynamic team that reflects the complex litigation issues with professionalism and expertise. communities we serve. Duties and Responsibilities: Spotlight on Culture

• Representing public entities in state and federal court.
• Mentoring Program
• Representing public entities in arbitration and administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice on matters related to public agency law, and education law.  Professional Development
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare legal documents.  Child-Friendly Business Award
• Collaborate with clients and provide strategic guidance on legal issues.  Community Engagement Projects
• Stay current on legal developments and provide training to clients.  Collaborative Environment
• No Jerks Rule

Qualifications: Focus on Schools and Community

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.

Partnering with school districts,  Proven trial experience. community colleges, cities, counties  Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. and all types of public agencies is at  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. the core of what we do. Our 30+ year  Knowledge of California public agency and employment/education laws. commitment has positively impacted Salary: $125,000 - $225,000/year countless students and communities The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every throughout California. hire will be placed at the top of the range. Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.