Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Attorney in Irvine, CA

Law Firm

Irvine, CA

Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Attorney in Irvine, CA

Attorney

5-15 yrs required

No

Experienced Litigation Attorney
H1: Civica Law Seeks Experienced Litigation Attorney in Irvine, CA
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Local Government and Public Safety

- Full-time position in the Irvine office of Civica Law
- Seeking an attorney with 5-15 years' experience in civil litigation and municipal law
- Valid CA Bar license required
- Responsible for managing cases and directing/supervising attorneys
- Areas of practice focus on serving cities and counties in protecting and improving their communities
- Proactive and versatile candidate with specific interest in local government and public safety preferred
- Must possess solid organizational, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to think and operate independently
- Hard-working, positive, and service-oriented character desired
- Proud of close working relationship with public agency clients and commitment to personal service and integrity

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Offered:
- Competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 per year
- Benefits package included
- Flexible working environment
- Fulfilling work in a positive team environment

Responsibilities:
- Proficient in civil State and Federal Court processes, procedures, and filings
- Conduct skilled legal research, analysis, and advising
- Draft persuasive and effective documents for court filings
- Coordinate with other attorneys and staff for efficient case progress
- Provide clear and organized communication with legal team, clients, and opposing counsel
- Effectively manage caseload and ensure team accountability
- Stay up to date on changes in law and legal procedures
- Participate in the development and implementation of legal strategies
- Attend necessary court hearings and other legal proceedings
- Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well-organized with attention to detail
- Thorough understanding of court and related 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
- Must work well with a team and meet deadlines for timely and effective case resolution

Education & Experience:
- . from an accredited law school
- Admission to California state bar
- Satisfactory bar record with no disciplinary action within past 5 years
- 5-15 years' experience as a civil litigator, municipal law preferred but not required
- 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

If you are an experienced litigation attorney looking for a fulfilling and challenging opportunity, Civica Law in Irvine, CA is seeking you. Join our team and make a difference in local government and public safety. As a full-time attorney, you will have the opportunity to manage cases and direct/supervise other attorneys while working closely with our public agency clients.

At Civica Law, our areas of practice focus on serving cities and counties in protecting and improving their communities through code enforcement, housing standards, receiverships, nuisance abatement, land use and zoning law. We are seeking a proactive and versatile candidate with experience and a specific interest in local government and public safety. The ideal candidate will possess solid organizational, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail. We also value a hard-working, positive, and service-oriented character in our team members.

We offer a competitive compensation package, benefits, and a flexible working environment. Our team takes pride in our close-knit and positive team environment, and we are looking for an attorney who shares our commitment to personal service and integrity.

As an Experienced Litigation Attorney, you will be responsible for representing our clients in all cases with the goal of timely, effective, and efficient resolution. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Managing Attorney. Your responsibilities will include conducting skilled legal research and analysis, drafting persuasive and effective court documents, coordinating with other attorneys and staff for efficient case progress, and providing clear and organized communication with our legal team, clients, and opposing counsel. You will also be expected to stay up to date on changes in law and legal procedures, participate in the development and implementation of legal strategies, and attend necessary court hearings and other legal proceedings.

To be successful in this role, you must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be well-organized with attention to detail, and have a thorough understanding of court and related proceedings and documentation. Superior proficiency in administrative tasks, strong research, writing, and analytical skills, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information are also required. We are looking for a candidate with a hard-working, positive, and service-oriented character, excellent work ethic, and the ability to think and operate independently. You must also work well with a team and meet deadlines for timely and effective case resolution.

The ideal candidate will have a . from an accredited law school, admission to the California state bar, a satisfactory bar record with no disciplinary action within the past 5 years, and 5-15 years of experience as a civil litigator (municipal law preferred but not required). Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software and experience with billing software (such as Bill4Time) are also desired. A valid CDL is preferred.

This position may require prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, occasional lifting up to 15 pounds, and occasional travel to court and clients.

If you are an outstanding legal professional with the experience to complement our strengths, we