Litigation Attorney-Public Entity Defense

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Litigation Attorney specializing in public entity defense to join a dynamic team. This role involves representing public entities in civil, state, and federal litigation, providing legal advice, and advocating for clients in various legal forums. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctorate and experience in litigation, with strong research, negotiation, and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the public sector in a fast-paced, rewarding environment while working on high-profile cases that make a significant impact in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in civil and federal litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent public entities in civil and federal litigation.
• Provide legal advice on municipal and government law issues.
• Negotiate settlements and manage all aspects of litigation.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Litigation Experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Litigation Attorney-Public Entity Defense

A top firm with multiple offices in the Bay Area is looking for litigation attorneys of all experience levels to handle public entity litigation!

Are you an experienced Litigation Attorney with a passion for public entity defense? If you are driven, dedicated, and ready to make a significant impact in the Legal industry, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a Litigation Attorney-Public Entity Defense to join our dynamic team. This role will involve working on high-profile cases, providing legal advice to public entities, and representing them in civil, state, and federal litigation.

Responsibilities

As a Litigation Attorney-Public Entity Defense, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Representing public entities in civil, state, and federal litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and managing all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution.
• Providing legal advice to public entities on a wide range of issues, including municipal law, government law, and local government laws.
• Advocating for clients in court, at administrative hearings, and in arbitration proceedings.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of public entities.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal documents, such as contracts and pleadings.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates on case progress and legal developments.
• Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.

Qualifications

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you should have:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in civil litigation, state litigation, federal litigation, municipal law, government law, and local government law.
• Proven experience representing public entities in litigation.
• Excellent research, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and a strong interest in public entity defense.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the public sector while working in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment. If you are a seasoned Litigation Attorney with a passion for public entity defense, we encourage you to apply.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.