Tort Defense Attorney

Civica Law Group, APC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Firm-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 2

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development and training

MCLE reimbursement

Job summary

Civica Law Group, APC in Irvine, CA is hiring a mid-level Tort Defense Attorney for a hybrid, full-time position. You will defend civil matters for public agencies, draft motions, respond to discovery, and handle depositions, while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

California Bar in good standing required, with interest in local government and public safety. The role offers flexible hybrid scheduling, opportunities for growth, and exposure to a range of public-entity defense matters,

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• Experience drafting discovery and responses to discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Independent day-to-day file handling with partner involvement as needed.
• Ability to handle client communication and timely reporting.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
• Familiarity with Public Entity Defense a plus.
• Trial prep and/or trial experience a plus.
• Interest in local government, public safety, school districts.

Responsibilities

• Defend civil litigation matters for public-agency clients.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions as needed.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Work with attorneys and paralegals on case strategy.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Independently manage daily tasks and deadlines on multiple matters.
• Strategize with team input on resolution through motion practice, settlement, or trial.

Skills

California Bar

Legal writing

Legal research

Depositions

Discovery

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Trial exposure

Job description

Tort Defense Attorney

Hybrid in Irvine, CA | Full-Time

About Civica Law Group

Civica Law Group represents cities, counties, and other public agencies as both plaintiff and defendant in legal matters involving public safety, code enforcement, housing, land use, nuisance abatement, general liability, dangerous condition, law enforcement and other related litigation.

Our team has more than 75 years of combined experience working with public agencies. We are a close-knit group that takes pride in working closely with our clients to address issues affecting their communities.

About the Role

Civica Law Group is looking for a mid-level attorney with civil litigation experience with a preferred emphasis in public entity defense and an active California Bar license to join our team.

Our areas of practice focus on serving and defending cities, counties, and other public entities in matters involving general liability, law enforcement, premises liability and others. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain exposure to a variety of issues involving public safety, and local government.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented legal professional eager to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Defend civil litigation matters for public-agency clients
• Conduct legal research and draft motions as needed
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Work with attorneys and paralegals on case strategy
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders
• Independently manage daily tasks and deadlines on multiple matters
• Strategize with team input on resolution through motion practice, settlement, or trial

What We're Looking For

• Active California State Bar license in good standing
• Experience drafting discovery and responses to discovery
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Independent day-to-day file handling ability with partner involvement as needed
• Ability to handle client communication and timely reporting
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment
• Familiarity with Public Entity Defense a plus
• Trial prep and/or trial experience a plus
• Interest in local government, public safety, school districts

Why Join Civica?

Meaningful and Interesting Legal Work

Work on legal issues that directly impact communities, including public safety and public education

Experienced Team

Work alongside attorneys with decades of experience representing public agencies and learn from their experience.

Hybrid Schedule

Work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, with additional flexibility through our PTO policy for eligible exempt employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary employer contributions
• Unlimited paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• California State Bar MCLE reimbursement

Our Culture

We believe great legal work is built on more than technical expertise.

We value integrity, respect, collaboration, diverse perspectives, accountability, and service. We want people who take pride in their work, support their colleagues, bring solutions to the table, and care about the clients and communities we serve.

If you're looking for a litigation role where you can develop your legal career, work with experienced attorneys, have flexibility in your workweek, and contribute to issues that genuinely affect local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation: $130,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.