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Associate Attorney-Public Entity Defense

Jobot, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Associate Attorney-Public Entity Defense Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

This well‑established firm seeks Attorneys of all experience levels with public entity defense experience. The position is hybrid during training and then fully remote with locations in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Responsibilities

Represent public entities in complex litigation cases.

Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare cases for trial.

Manage all aspects of litigation from inception through resolution, including discovery, motions, hearings, trials, and appeals.

Provide legal advice to public entities on a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy development.

Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure effective case management.

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal trends affecting public entities.

Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and stay abreast of changes in the legal field.

Qualifications

A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the state bar and in good standing.

A minimum of 1+ years of experience in litigation, civil litigation, municipal litigation, and public entity litigation.

Proven track record of successful representation in complex litigation cases.

Exceptional legal research, analysis, and writing skills.

Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.

Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and courts.

High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Work Environment Billables: 160 hours/month. The firm offers a dynamic, inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and supports professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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.

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