Public Entity Defense Attorney - Flexible Litigation

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Flexible hours

Uncapped vacation days

Remote work option

Job summary

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its Public Entity Defense team in California. You will handle complex, high exposure matters for cities, counties and school districts, with direct client interaction and courtroom exposure.

The firm values hands-on experience, offers a clear path toward partnership, and supports flexible hours with some remote work. Senior associates are welcome; strong advocacy and collaboration are rewarded.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a public entity litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy.
• Take and defend depositions, including fact and expert witnesses.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with public entity clients, risk managers, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and litigation risk.
• Analyze and apply immunities, statutory defenses, and governmental liability principles.
• Maintain accurate billing and case management records.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate.

Skills

California Bar membership

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its Public Entity Defense team in California. You will handle complex, high exposure matters for cities, counties and school districts, with direct client interaction and courtroom exposure.

The firm values hands-on experience, offers a clear path toward partnership, and supports flexible hours with some remote work. Senior associates are welcome; strong advocacy and collaboration are rewarded.