Sr. Attorney-Public Entity Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Senior Attorney specializing in Public Entity Defense to join our Irvine team. The role focuses on municipal law, government entities, land use, labor and employment, and related public-sector matters.

You will advise public entities, litigate where needed, draft contracts, ensure compliance with laws, and collaborate with a tight professional team. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience in public entity defense, focusing on municipal law, government, and municipalities, land use, labor and employment.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• Proven experience representing clients in litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to public entities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public entity defense

Litigation

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Sr. Attorney-Public Entity Defense

$150000 - $240000 per year | Irvine, CA | On-Site | Permanent

A top firm within the Public Entity Defense space seeks a Sr. Attorney!

A bit about us:

A top firm within the Public Entity Defense space seeks a Sr. Attorney!

Why join us?

A top firm within the Public Entity Defense space seeks a Sr. Attorney!

Job Details

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.

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.