Remote CA Litigation Attorney - Public Entity Defense

Orionplacement; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking a California-licensed attorney to join a litigation team focused on public entity defense. The role is remote-first within the California Bay Area with in-person appearances as needed, and the attorney will manage a growing caseload with increasing independence.

The ideal candidate has a JD, a California Bar license, and at least one year of experience in litigation, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple matters efficiently while

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Active California Bar license required.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Residency in or willingness to relocate to the California Bay Area.
• Strong research, writing and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload with increasing independence.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to achieve outstanding client outcomes.
• Communicate with clients regarding litigation strategy, case developments, and recommendations.
• Maintain organized case files while meeting litigation deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Confidential Employer is seeking a California-licensed attorney to join a litigation team focused on public entity defense. The role is remote-first within the California Bay Area with in-person appearances as needed, and the attorney will manage a growing caseload with increasing independence.

The ideal candidate has a JD, a California Bar license, and at least one year of experience in litigation, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple matters efficiently while