Associate Attorney-Civil Litigation; Hybrid

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (Hybrid)

We are a growing civil litigation firm that serves cities and counties in code enforcement, housing standards, nuisance abatement, land and use zoning, and municipal law. We are looking for amplification a 2+ year associate litigation attorney focused on municipal law.

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid/On‑site)

Employment type: Full‑time;
Billables: 1,950 hours/year;
Salary range: $110,000 – $200,000 per year.

• Represent local government entities in all stages of litigation, including pre‑trial, trial, and appellate practice.
• Provide legal counsel to municipal clients on code enforcement, land use & zoning, housing standards, civil litigation, and nuisance abatement.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on complex issues.
• Appear at public meetings, hearings, trials and other proceedings as required.
• Advise clients on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals and support staff to ensure effective representation.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably with a focus on municipal law.
• Proven experience in local government, public safety, code enforcement, land use & zoning, housing standards, and nuisance abatement.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability vervaard to work with diverse groups.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

We specialize in municipal defense litigation and offer a unique opportunity to impact public safety and community development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment and consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, or genetic information.

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