Senior Attorney - Complex Litigation & Trial Leadership

State of California; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California seeks an Attorney V to serve as the department's top expert in complex and difficult legal fields within the Legal Division, San Diego Legal Office. The role involves independent work on the most challenging litigation, studies, interpretation and application of laws, and preparing the most complex opinions and briefs.

The position requires leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while managing high-stakes transactional

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of legal principles.
• Significant experience in complex cases.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Handle the most difficult and complex litigation and transactional work.
• Prepare and present cases for trial; interpret and apply laws and court decisions.
• Provide leadership within the Legal Division and advise on high-stakes matters.

Skills

Advanced legal expertise

Complex litigation experience

Mentoring junior staff

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Ethical conduct

Job description

State of California seeks an Attorney V to serve as the department's top expert in complex and difficult legal fields within the Legal Division, San Diego Legal Office. The role involves independent work on the most challenging litigation, studies, interpretation and application of laws, and preparing the most complex opinions and briefs.

The position requires leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while managing high-stakes transactional