Hybrid

A premier legal firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney with a passion for municipal litigation and public entity defense. In this role, you’ll work directly with cities, counties, and school districts across California on a wide range of cases—from nuisance abatement and code enforcement to police liability defense and receiverships. This is a high-impact position for an attorney eager to litigate, grow professionally, and contribute to the public good. They are looking for either a confident litigator ready to take ownership of their caseload or a newly barred attorney hungry for world-class mentorship in a collaborative, highly respected firm.

Salary Range: $145,000 – $165,000 / year DOE

Associate Attorney Responsibilities:

• Represent public entities in municipal litigation and defense matters
• Manage cases involving code enforcement, nuisance abatement, receiverships, and cost recovery
• Handle police services and liability defense, including Pitchess motions and related litigation
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on public law issues
• Represent clients in court for hearings, motions, and trials
• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to government agency clients
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with public entity stakeholders
• Independently manage deadlines, billing, and case progress

Associate Attorney Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• 1+ years of legal experience in municipal litigation, public entity defense, or related fields
• Bar admission in California
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, and legal briefs
• Familiarity with e-filing processes (attorneys are expected to know how, even if paralegals assist)
• Integrity, independence, and accountability in managing workload and meeting deadlines
• Must be aligned with public service values and the rule of law
• Experience representing or working with cities, counties, or public agencies is preferred
• Background in government, city attorney’s offices, or district attorney’s offices is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Fantastic bonus structure
• Hybrid schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• 14 paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with 3% safe harbor profit sharing
• Casual office environment
• Dog-friendly office
• Tight-knit, collaborative team culture with strong mentorship from senior attorneys

Apply now!

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