Law Enforcement Liability Associate Civil Litigation

Location: Hybrid — Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Riverside/San Bernardino, or San Francisco, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and nationally recognized civil litigation defense firm, is actively seeking a Law Enforcement Liability Associate to join its growing governmental entity litigation team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact public entity defense cases, including law enforcement liability matters, dangerous condition claims, and complex civil litigation involving governmental agencies.

Associates in this group collaborate closely with experienced trial attorneys and gain exposure to all phases of litigation — from case strategy and discovery through trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.

If you're a civil litigator who enjoys complex defense work and wants meaningful courtroom exposure while building long-term trial skills, this is an excellent opportunity.

Apply today — interviews are already underway.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters involving law enforcement liability and public entity defense
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions and legal briefs
• Evaluate claims and develop defense litigation strategies
• Manage and respond to written discovery
• Maintain regular and strategic communication with clients throughout litigation
• Ensure timely reporting and compliance with client case management requirements
• Collaborate closely with senior litigators and trial attorneys on complex matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Active California State Bar membership in good standing
• 2–5+ years of civil litigation experience (flexible range considered)
• Defense-side litigation experience required (plaintiff-only backgrounds not considered)
• Experience with:
  • Depositions
  • Motion practice
  • Discovery management
  • Courtroom advocacy
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple litigation matters

Nice to Have

• Experience defending law enforcement officers or public entities
• Criminal defense experience combined with civil litigation
• Prior law enforcement or military background
• Experience with government clients

What's in It for You

• Compensation: $125,000 – $190,000 base salary
• Lucrative performance-based bonus structure
• Hybrid work flexibility across multiple California offices
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan
• Additional benefits including pet insurance
• Structured professional development programs and ongoing legal training
• Opportunity to gain hands-on trial experience and litigation strategy exposure
• Work alongside highly experienced litigators in complex public entity defense cases

This team is actively expanding and reviewing candidates now.

If you have civil litigation defense experience and want to build expertise in high-level law enforcement liability defense, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or message directly to receive full details.