Government Liability Litigation Associate

Governmental Liability Litigation Associate
Locations: Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, San Diego, Inland Empire, CA (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $125,000 – $180,000 + bonus

Our client, a nationally recognized civil litigation defense firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate (2+ years) to join its Governmental Entity / Public Agency Defense team in California. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact matters involving public entities and law enforcement liability, within a collaborative and trial-focused environment.

What You’ll Work On:

• Defending public entities in matters involving:
  • Dangerous condition claims
  • Law enforcement liability
  • Education-related disputes
• Managing cases from inception through trial
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation filings
• Handling written discovery and depositions
• Developing and executing litigation strategy
• Communicating directly with clients and ensuring timely reporting

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong discovery, motion practice, and deposition experience
• Excellent writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines
• Strong client communication and case management abilities
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active California Bar admission
• Prior law enforcement, military, or criminal defense experience is a plus (not required)

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Specialized practice representing public entities and law enforcement
• Hands-on litigation experience from early stages through trial
• Structured training program with ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture with clear advancement opportunities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary range of $125,000 – $180,000 + performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and additional perks such as pet insurance and referral programs

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation associate looking to build trial experience while working on impactful public entity defense matters within a supportive and growth-focused platform.