Senior Associate

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Senior Associate Attorney with a strong background in public entity defense and proven trial experience. You will manage client relationships and complex caseloads from intake through trial or resolution, advising municipal and government clients on strategy and risk.

You will lead, draft, and coordinate across matters in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage client relationships and complex caseloads from intake through trial or resolution.
• Strong judgment, initiative and leadership when working with municipal and government clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of legal matters with minimal supervision across multiple practice areas.
• Conduct high-level legal research and draft complex memoranda, motions, briefs, and opinions with minimal oversight.
• Lead or contribute to all phases of litigation: investigations, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, mediation and trial.
• Advise public entities, elected officials, and staff on risk management, policy development and compliance.
• Represent clients before courts, boards, commissions, and government agencies.
• Mentor, train and supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Public defense

Client relations

Job description

Aleshire & Wynder is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Attorney with a strong background in public entity defense and proven trial experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of litigation experience, with demonstrated ability to independently manage client relationships and complex caseloads from initial intake through trial or resolution. This role involves working closely with municipal and government clients, advising on litigation strategy, preparing dispositive motions, handling discovery, and representing clients in court. The Senior Associate Attorney will work closely with the supervising attorney and public agency clients across diverse practice areas and will be expected to demonstrate strong judgment, initiative, and leadership.

• Handle and advise on a broad range of legal matters with minimal supervision, which may include: Cannabis, Code Enforcement, Contracts & Public Works, Economic Development, Education, Elections, Energy & Utilities, Environment & Natural Resources, Ethics & Open Government, Franchises, Housing, Labor & Employment, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Mining, Mobile Home Parks & Rent Control, Property Acquisition & Takings, Public Agency Organization, Public Finance, Public Safety, Real Estate, Risk Management & Torts, Telecommunications, Toxics & Hazardous Waste, and Water.
• Conduct high-level legal research and draft complex memoranda, motions, briefs, ordinances, contracts, and advisory opinions with minimal oversight.
• Evaluate complex contracts, agreements, and legal documents and provide recommended revisions.
• Lead or significantly contribute to all phases of litigation, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, mediation, and trial or hearing preparation.
• Perform and supervise discovery, including document review, subpoenas, depositions, and expert coordination.
• Advise public entities, elected officials, and administrative staff on legal exposure, policy development, risk management, and compliance.
• Represent clients before courts, boards, commissions, and government agencies.
• Develop litigation or advisory strategies and recommend course of action based on legal risk analysis.
• Conduct witness interviews and gather evidence in support of litigation or legal opinions.
• Collaborate and consult with colleagues in specialized practice areas to confirm legal approaches.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients as appropriate.
• Mentor, train, and supervise Associate Attorneys, Paralegals, and Legal Secretaries as needed.
• Assist with practice group development, client training, and internal process improvements.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all firm policies and professional standards.