Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dedicated Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles, California, to assist K-12 schools and community colleges in overcoming a wide range of legal challenges.

Duties

• Manage a full caseload independently, handling cases from start to finish.
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• 6-10+ years of litigation experience, ideally covering the full spectrum of civil litigation.
• California Bar Admission required.
• Experience in insurance defense and public entity defense is beneficial.
• Federal court and trial experience preferred but not required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions.
• Reasonable billable hours and annual billable hour bonuses.

This law firm has offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, Fresno, San Diego, Inland Empire and Sacramento. It was established eight years ago and has more than 60 attorneys working in the areas of litigation, charter schools, student services and special education, business, facilities and real estate, eMatters, higher education, labor and employment and governance and leadership. The firm believes in working towards a nation that provides high quality education.