Public Entity Liability Associate

Connect Legal Partners; California; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners in Southern California seeks a civil litigation defence attorney to represent public entities in liability disputes. You will prepare pleadings, organize discovery, take and defend depositions, and help with trial preparation while advising clients on litigation strategy.

The role requires around 2 years of relevant experience, a JD, and active California bar membership. Deposition and written discovery experience are important; the position offers a full-time hybrid work

Qualifications

• 2 years of civil litigation defence experience.
• JD and active California bar membership.
• Deposition and written discovery experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent public entities and law enforcement in civil liability disputes.
• Prepare pleadings and motions, organize discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and contribute to trial preparation.
• Advise on litigation strategy and report to clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Discovery management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Defend public bodies in liability cases that call for careful evidence gathering and clear reporting to the client.

The role

Represent public entities and law enforcement personnel in civil liability disputes. You will prepare pleadings and motions, organise discovery, take and defend depositions and contribute to trial preparation. The work includes advising on litigation strategy and reporting to clients, making it suitable for a lawyer who enjoys both detailed case work and practical client communication.

What you will need

At least around 2 years of civil litigation defence experience, a JD and active California bar membership. Deposition and written discovery experience are important. You should be able to evaluate claims carefully, manage deadlines and communicate the implications of evidence and court decisions to clients.

What is on offer

• A full time hybrid position with Southern California office options.
• Advertised annual base salary is $125,000 to $180,000, plus a bonus programme and employee benefits.
• Existing US work authorisation is needed.