Litigation Attorney

Lozano Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our Litigation practice group in California. The candidate will represent public agencies and school districts in a broad range of matters, from inception to resolution, including trials and appeals.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and a proven track record in administrative hearings and civil litigation. A commitment to professionalism and client service is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 7 years of litigation experience with focus on public agency and school district matters.
• Proven trial experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent public entities in state and federal court and in administrative hearings.
• Provide strategic legal advice on public agency and education law matters.
• Draft pleadings and legal documents; conduct thorough legal research.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues; provide clear guidance on complex issues.
• Stay current on developments and provide training to clients as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Public agency/education law

Trial experience

Legal research

Analytical writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Litigation Attorney to join our Litigation practice group. Candidates should have a minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in litigation and a passion for public agency/education law. This individual will represent public agencies and school districts in a variety of litigation matters. They will handle complex cases from inception to resolution, including trials and appeals. A proven track record in administrative hearings and civil litigation is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex litigation issues with professionalism and expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Representing public entities in state and federal court in administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice on matters related to public agency law, and education law.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare legal documents.
• Collaborate with clients and provide strategic guidance on legal issues.
• Stay current on legal developments and provide training to clients.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, with a focus on public agency and school district matters.
• Proven trial experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of California public agency and employment/education laws.

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.