Public Entity Defense Associate: Civil Litigation Growth

OCAABA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA) seeks a Governmental Entity Liability Associate to join its Governmental Entity Team/ Police Team. The ideal candidate will have a J.D.

and CA Bar in good standing, plus at least two years of civil litigation experience, and strong communication with clients and legal teams. You will manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and help develop litigation strategies, with daily collaboration with lead attorneys, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Law enforcement, military, or criminal defense experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery, including drafting/responding to requests and arguing discovery motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies.
• Provide timely, accurate case reporting and maintain proactive client communication.
• Ensure compliance with client case management requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Civil litigation experience

Deposition experience

Time management

Client interaction

Education

J.D. degree

California Bar membership

Job description

The Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA) seeks a Governmental Entity Liability Associate to join its Governmental Entity Team/ Police Team. The ideal candidate will have a J.D.

and CA Bar in good standing, plus at least two years of civil litigation experience, and strong communication with clients and legal teams. You will manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and help develop litigation strategies, with daily collaboration with lead attorneys, and opportunities for