Sr. Attorney-Public Entity Defense

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, based in Irvine, CA, seeks a seasoned Senior Attorney specializing in Public Entity Defense. This full-time role covers municipal law, government matters, land use, and employment issues, with aggressive representation and strategic advisory duties.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public entity defense, JD from an accredited school, and active bar status. Excellent research, negotiation, and client-relations skills are essential for delivering high-quality legal services at a leading

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5+ years of public entity defense and municipal law experience.
• Bar admission in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel to public entities (municipalities/government).
• Represent clients in litigation and related proceedings in municipal law matters.
• Develop comprehensive legal strategies to protect client interests.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and case preparation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain strong client relationships with regular case updates.
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure high-quality service.

Skills

JD holder

Public entity defense

Municipal law

Litigation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Details

Our prestigious law firm is seeking a seasoned Senior Attorney specializing in Public Entity Defense to join our dedicated team. This full-time, permanent position offers a unique opportunity to work on a variety of cases involving municipal law, government, and municipalities, land use, labor and employment. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of public entity defense, with a focus on providing high-quality legal advice and representation to our clients. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Salary: $150,000 - $240,000 per year

Responsibilities

1. Providing expert legal counsel to public entities, including municipalities, government agencies, and other public organizations.
2. Representing clients in litigation and other legal proceedings involving land use, labor and employment, and other areas of municipal law.
3. Developing and implementing comprehensive legal strategies to protect the interests of our clients and achieve their legal objectives.
4. Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis to support case preparation and legal strategy development.
5. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
6. Advising clients on compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
7. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates on case progress and legal developments.
8. Collaborating with other members of our legal team to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in public entity defense, with a focus on municipal law, government, and municipalities, land use, labor and employment.
3. Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
4. Proven experience representing clients in litigation and other legal proceedings.
5. Strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to public entities.
6. Excellent research, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
7. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
8. Self-motivated and able to work independently, but also a strong team player.
9. High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
10. Ability to manage multiple cases and projects, with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.