Public Sector Civil Litigation Attorney

CALIFORNIA MINORITY COUNSEL Program; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Minority Counsel Program is seeking a Litigation Attorney to provide civil litigation services and legal guidance to County departments in state and federal courts. The role focuses on civil rights, torts, personal injury, public entity liability, and related areas.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions; determining case strategy; representing the County in trials, depositions, mediations, and hearings; researching and writing legal opinions on risk

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required.
• Civil litigation experience in state and federal courts preferred.
• First chair jury trial experience in public agency law is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation in civil matters to the County and its departments.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions; determine case strategy.
• Represent the County in trials, depositions, mediations, hearings; advise boards and departments.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Legal advising

Pleadings and discovery

Risk mitigation

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

The California Minority Counsel Program is seeking a Litigation Attorney to provide civil litigation services and legal guidance to County departments in state and federal courts. The role focuses on civil rights, torts, personal injury, public entity liability, and related areas.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions; determining case strategy; representing the County in trials, depositions, mediations, and hearings; researching and writing legal opinions on risk