Associate

Sacbar; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC in California seeks a Litigation Associate with 3+ years' experience to join our statewide municipal litigation practice. We represent cities, counties, and special districts across California.

Our largest offices are in Grass Valley and Pasadena, with other locations in Irvine, Petaluma, Sacramento, Walnut Creek and San Diego. Location is negotiable; we are open to hybrid and remote work, full- or part-time.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical abilities are required.
• Experience in public or municipal law is helpful but not required; litigation experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Associate with 3+ years' experience to join statewide municipal litigation practice.
• Represent cities, counties, and special districts across California.
• Contribute to complex municipal disputes, writs, and appellate matters as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Litigation experience

Municipal law interest

Job description

Litigation Associate with 3+ years' experience to join our statewide municipal litigation practice. We represent cities, counties, and special districts across California. Our largest offices are in Grass Valley and Pasadena, but we also have locations in Irvine, Petaluma, Sacramento, Walnut Creek and San Diego. Location is negotiable, and we are open to hybrid and remote work. Full- or part-time. Excellent academic credentials along with strong analytical & writing skills required. We value collegiality and diversity and work to make our practice both professionally and personally rewarding. Experience and a strong interest in public or municipal law, trial court writs, or appellate advocacy is helpful but not required; litigation experience is. Salary varies with seniority and location and ranges from $145,000 to $220,000 for 1,800 billable hours. Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Strong analytical and writing skills; experience in municipal law, discovery, trial court writs, appellate advocacy