Litigation Attorney - Lateral

Lozano Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith, California's leading public agency law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our lateral hire team in California. You will represent public agencies and school districts in state and federal litigation from inception to resolution, including trials and appeals.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of litigation experience focused on public agency and education law, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California in good standing.
• 7+ years of litigation experience focused on public agencies and school districts.
• Proven trial experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admitted to CA Bar

Job description

Litigation Attorney -Lateral

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 trails 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.

We are California's leading public

agency law firm, where professionals

thrive and grow.

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Lozano Smith values diversity,

fostering an inclusive environment

where varied perspectives enrich our

work and culture. Our dedication to

equity and representation ensures a

dynamic team that reflects the

communities we serve.

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Focus on Schools and Community

Partnering with school districts,

community colleges, cities, counties

and all types of public agencies is at

the core of what we do. Our 30+ year

commitment has positively impacted

countless students and communities

throughout California.