Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking a skilled Municipal Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join its dynamic team in Los Angeles, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to represent local governments and public agencies throughout Southern California in a variety of legal matters, including municipal code enforcement, land use, administrative law, and real estate disputes. As part of a collaborative team, the successful candidate will gain valuable experience handling complex litigation from inception through trial.

Duties:

• Manage cases from start to finish, including litigation strategy, discovery, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and trial.
• Handle law and motion practice at both trial and appellate levels, including presenting oral arguments.
• Provide timely legal counsel to city staff and government officials as needed.
• Represent local governments in public meetings, including city council sessions.
• Engage in community outreach and educate the public on compliance with state and local laws.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient case management and strategy development.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in municipal law or related fields.
• Strong background in handling complex legal matters, particularly in government representation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and work under tight deadlines.
• Experience representing governmental bodies in public and legal forums.
• Familiarity with both state and federal court processes.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Current California State Bar membership in good standing.

Skills:

• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong case management and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, team members, and public officials.
• High attention to detail and ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and speaking.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Excellence, experience, commitment, integrity, and preparation lead every decision of this Los Angeles, California firm. Their thirty-five years allows them a good amount of experience in the practice areas of corporate & business litigation, public entity law and practice, real estate and land use litigation, and private party & personal rights litigation. Society changes, allowing new legal injustices to surface. This firm recognizes its obligation to respond.