Closing Date: 9th April, 2024
Description:
A Government Entity seeks to employ a full-time trial attorney to work in the Litigation division. A minimum of two years' experience practicing civil litigation is required; 4-8 years' experience, and a background in complex personal injury/wrongful death, are preferred. The successful candidate will immediately assume an active litigation caseload and must be comfortable and confident appearing in court. Responsibilities include representing A Government Entity and City employees at trial, and handling all aspects of pre-trial preparation.Special Note
This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the City Attorney, and can be released at any time. In such an event, the candidate is not afforded the right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of A Government Entity.
Examples of Duties:
- Appear for City and City employees at trials and hearings in both state and federal courts.
- Prepare trial documents.
- Draft and argue various motions, including discovery motions, limine motions, and dispositive motions.
- Take and defend depositions, including expert witness depositions.
- Propound, and respond to, discovery.
- Analyze case file and make detailed liability and damages assessments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Graduation from Law School Accredited by The Aba or The California Committee of Bar Examiners.
- A member of the California State Bar in good standing with no prior history of discipline.
- Two years of legal experience working as an attorney.
- A valid California Class C driver's license.
