Senior Public Agency Litigator — Hybrid & Impact

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in California seeks a Senior Public Agency Litigation Attorney to handle sophisticated civil litigation involving municipalities and government entities. You will represent cities and agencies in complex matters, manage from pleadings through trial, draft motions, and advise on settlements, while collaborating with cross-practice teams.

Requires 5+ years civil litigation, active CA Bar, and a JD; public agency or CEQA experience is a plus; hybrid Sacramento role with a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong litigation skills, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex cases and build strong client relationships.
• Experience representing public agencies or government entities strongly preferred.
• Land use CEQA or administrative law experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent cities, special districts, and other public agencies in complex civil litigation matters.
• Manage litigation from initial pleadings through discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue persuasive dispositive and procedural motions.
• Represent clients in court hearings and administrative proceedings.
• Develop effective litigation strategies and advise clients on settlements, mediation, and dispute resolution.
• Work directly with public-sector clients to address challenging legal issues and protect their interests.
• Collaborate with talented attorneys across practice areas while independently managing your cases.
• Contribute to meaningful legal matters that impact communities and public services.

Skills

Civil litigation

Public agency litigation

Client relations

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Confidential Employer in California seeks a Senior Public Agency Litigation Attorney to handle sophisticated civil litigation involving municipalities and government entities. You will represent cities and agencies in complex matters, manage from pleadings through trial, draft motions, and advise on settlements, while collaborating with cross-practice teams.

Requires 5+ years civil litigation, active CA Bar, and a JD; public agency or CEQA experience is a plus; hybrid Sacramento role with a