Senior Associate Attorney — Public Entity Litigation

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP in California seeks an experienced Senior Associate Attorney with a strong background in litigation, public entity defense, and substantial trial experience to join our team.

Candidates will have 6–8 years of civil litigation experience, including first-chair or significant second-chair trial exposure, and the ability to independently manage matters from intake through trial or appeal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years of civil litigation experience.
• First-chair or substantial second-chair trial experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters from intake through trial/appeal.
• Experience representing public entities or government clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle broad range of litigation and public law matters with minimal supervision.
• Develop and implement litigation strategy for municipal and government clients.
• Prepare and argue dispositive motions and manage all phases of discovery.
• Lead witness preparation, depositions, and trial readiness.
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with supervising attorneys.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Public entity defense

Legal strategy

Deposition & discovery

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP in California seeks an experienced Senior Associate Attorney with a strong background in litigation, public entity defense, and substantial trial experience to join our team.

Candidates will have 6–8 years of civil litigation experience, including first-chair or significant second-chair trial exposure, and the ability to independently manage matters from intake through trial or appeal.