Civil Litigator and Criminal Prosecuting Attorney

Civica Law Group, APC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with**

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development and training

Job summary

Civica Law Group, APC in Irvine, CA is seeking a Criminal Prosecuting Attorney and Civil Litigator with an active California Bar license to join our team in a hybrid role. The attorney will handle criminal prosecutions and civil litigation for public-agency clients, conducting research and drafting filings with attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, experienced in public safety matters, and capable of managing multiple priorities while working independently and within a

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• Experience in criminal prosecution, civil litigation, or related practice area.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
• Interest in local government, public safety, or code enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal prosecution and civil litigation legal matters for public-agency clients
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal and factual issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare for and participate in hearings and court proceedings
• Work with attorneys and paralegals on case preparation and strategy
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders
• Manage deadlines and multiple matters
• Stay current on relevant laws and legal developments

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Criminal Prosecuting Attorney and Civil Litigator

Hybrid in Irvine, CA | Full-Time

About Civica Law Group

Civica Law Group represents cities, counties, and other public agencies on legal matters involving public safety, code enforcement, housing, land use, nuisance abatement, and related litigation.

Our team has more than 75 years of combined experience working with public agencies. We are a close-knit group that takes pride in working closely with our clients to address issues affecting their communities.

About the Role

Civica Law Group is looking for a Criminal Prosecuting Attorney & Civil Litigator with an active California Bar license to join our team.

This role will work on criminal prosecution and civil litigation matters for public-agency clients. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain exposure to a variety of issues involving public safety, code enforcement, and local government.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and researcher who is organized, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented legal professional eager to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Handle criminal prosecution and civil litigation legal matters for public-agency clients
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal and factual issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare for and participate in hearings and court proceedings
• Work with attorneys and paralegals on case preparation and strategy
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders
• Manage deadlines and multiple matters
• Stay current on relevant laws and legal developments

What We're Looking For

• Active California State Bar license in good standing
• Experience in criminal prosecution, civil litigation, or a related practice area
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment
• Interest in local government, public safety, or code enforcement

Why Join Civica?

Meaningful and Interesting Legal Work

Work on legal issues that directly impact communities, including public safety, code enforcement and quality-of-life matters

Experienced Team

Work alongside attorneys with decades of experience representing public agencies and learn from their experience.

Hybrid Schedule

Work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, with additional flexibility through our PTO policy for eligible exempt employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary employer contributions
• Unlimited paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities

Our Culture

We believe great legal work is built on more than technical expertise.

We value integrity, respect, collaboration, diverse perspectives, accountability, and service. We want people who take pride in their work, support their colleagues, bring solutions to the table, and care about the clients and communities we serve.

If you're looking for a litigation role where you can develop your legal career, work with experienced attorneys, have flexibility in your workweek, and contribute to issues that genuinely affect local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.