Public Entity Defense & Police Practices Associate

The Bar Association of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bar Association of San Francisco is seeking a 3–5 year associate for its Police Practices/Public Entity Defense practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. The attorney will represent municipalities and public entities in complex civil litigation in state and federal court, with emphasis on police practices and public entity defense.

Ideal candidates have government experience or judicial clerkship and will handle case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motions, settlements, and trial

Qualifications

• Three to five years of civil litigation experience, preferably in a defense practice, public entity practice, or other complex litigation environment.
• Federal motion-writing experience is required, including dispositive motions such as motions to dismiss or motions for summary judgment.
• Federal judicial clerkship or other judicial/court experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the public sector, either with a government agency or representing public entities in private practice, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all stages of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement, trial preparation, and trial.
• Work closely with experienced trial lawyers and develop substantial responsibility in cases litigated in both federal and state court.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Job description

The Bar Association of San Francisco is seeking a 3–5 year associate for its Police Practices/Public Entity Defense practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. The attorney will represent municipalities and public entities in complex civil litigation in state and federal court, with emphasis on police practices and public entity defense.

Ideal candidates have government experience or judicial clerkship and will handle case evaluation, discovery, depositions, motions, settlements, and trial