Associate - Trial & Litigation

A well-established California law firm with multiple offices statewide is seeking a litigation associate with 3–7 years of experience to join its Trial & Litigation Practice Group. The firm is known for handling high-profile, complex matters for public entities and private sector clients, particularly in areas involving constitutional law, civil rights, land use, and large-scale infrastructure and development projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation with significant public impact, including matters involving wildfire and disaster-related claims, First Amendment issues, takings, class actions, and eminent domain. Attorneys in this group are actively involved in all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts, from initial pleadings through trial and appeal, in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and support complex litigation matters in state and federal courts

• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions

• Conduct and manage discovery, including electronic discovery

• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and clients

• Handle case development from pleadings through trial and appeal

• Work closely with public entity clients on litigation strategy and risk assessment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active membership in the California State Bar

• 3–7 years of litigation experience

• Required experience representing public entity clients, including familiarity with:

• Government claims procedures

• Constitutional and statutory defenses

• Litigation involving cities, counties, and special districts

• Strong law and motion practice experience in state and federal courts

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation matters independently and collaboratively

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid work schedule with work-from-home flexibility and designated in-office collaboration days

• Reasonable billable hours requirement

• Annual discretionary and billable-hours bonuses

• Competitive health insurance benefits

• 401(k) with partial match and profit-sharing