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A municipal law firm with experienced attorneys dedicated to protecting and improving the communities we serve.
Are you looking for a collaborative, fun, team-oriented work environment? Do you want a role with flexibility, growth potential, and mentorship? Do you want to do fulfilling work? If so, Civica Law is just the firm for you.
Civica Law has an immediate opening in its Irvine office for a full-time attorney with civil litigation experience with emphasis in tort defense (with valid CA Bar license).
Our areas of practice focus on defending cities, counties, and other public entities in matters involving claims of dangerous condition, police liability and use of force, civil rights, and general liability. Candidates must be adaptable and possess solid organizational, writing, and research skills, with exceptional attention to detail. Candidates should be interested in taking and defending depositions, handling court appearances, legal writing, and conducting written discovery. Some knowledge of the Government Tort Claims Act is a plus. Most importantly, we seek a candidate who possesses a hard-working, positive, and service-oriented character, who wants to expand their civil litigation practice with a focus on representing public entities.
If you consider yourself an outstanding lawyer with the experience or drive to complement our strengths, then we encourage you to contact us. Competitive compensation, great benefits, 16 holidays per year, unlimited time off, fulfilling work, and a close-knit and positive team environment are offered.
Responsibilities:
· Conduct legal research and analysis
· Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, etc.
· Stay up to date on changes in law and legal procedures.
· Collaborate with other attorneys and paralegals to ensure all deadlines are met.
· Attend hearings and court appearances.
· Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Organized with attention to detail.
· Thorough understanding of court and administrative proceedings and documentation.
· Thorough understanding of proper maintenance of all legal records.
· Superior proficiency in administrative tasks.
· Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
· Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
· Hard working, positive, and service-oriented character.
· Excellent work ethic.
· Must be proactive, versatile, adaptable, and able to think independently.
Education & Experience:
· J.D. from an accredited law school.
· Admission to California state bar.
· Satisfactory bar record with no disciplinary action within past 5 years.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
· Experience with Bill4Time or similar billing software.
· Valid CDL preferred.
Job Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
· Occasional travel to court and clients.
