Established California defense firm with a dedicated governmental entity defense group, hiring a litigator for its downtown Los Angeles office. You'll defend cities, counties and other public agencies in civil matters from intake through trial, with support from an in-house law and motion team so you can focus on case strategy and time in court.

Responsibilities

• Defend public entity clients in civil litigation from case evaluation through resolution or trial
• Draft pleadings and written discovery, working with the firm's law and motion team on motions and briefs
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations and settlement conferences, and support trial preparation
• Report to clients on case status, strategy and evaluation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of California litigation experience, with public entity, government or trial experience a plus
• JD and active California State Bar membership in good standing
• Strong writing skills (a writing sample is required)
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently

What's In It For You

• $135-195k base depending on experience + bonus
• Hybrid schedule, 1-2 days a week in the downtown LA office
• Partner track at 8 years
• Mentorship from experienced trial attorneys and in-house law and motion support
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k)