Litigation Attorney

Lozano Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our Litigation Practice Group. Candidates should have 7–10 years of experience in civil litigation and a passion for public agency and education law.

The role represents public agencies and school districts in trials, appeals, and administrative hearings. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of handling complex matters from inception to resolution, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience focusing 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 environment.
• Knowledge of California public agency and employment/education laws.

Responsibilities

• Represent public entities in state and federal court and 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal research and writing

Public agency/education law

Independent and team work

California public agency law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 & Responsibilities:

• Representing public entities in state and federal court and 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 (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the California State Bar 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.