Senior Civil Rights Litigation Attorney

Senior Civil Rights Litigation Attorney
Location: Fullerton, CA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Rights Litigation Attorney to join a leading litigation practice representing public and private entities in complex civil rights defense matters. This role focuses on defending high-exposure Section 1983 litigation, constitutional law claims, police misconduct matters, and public entity litigation from inception through trial and appeal.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced trial attorney who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys handling sophisticated constitutional and civil rights cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex civil rights litigation matters from case inception through trial and appeal.


• Defend Section 1983 claims involving constitutional law and governmental liability.


• Serve as first-chair trial counsel in state and federal courts.


• Develop litigation strategies and case management plans.


• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and appellate briefs.


• Conduct and defend depositions.


• Manage discovery, document review, and witness preparation.


• Represent clients during hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.


• Work closely with investigators, expert witnesses, and litigation support professionals.


• Maintain litigation budgets and ensure compliance with court deadlines.


• Provide strategic legal advice and regular case updates to clients.

Required Qualifications Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Licensing

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

Experience

• 10+ years of civil rights litigation experience.


• Extensive experience handling Section 1983 litigation.


• Strong constitutional law background.


• Proven ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.


• Significant first-chair trial experience.


• Experience with:
  
  
  
  • Trial preparation
  
  
  • Jury selection (Voir Dire)
  
  
  • Direct and cross-examinations
  
  
  • Witness preparation
  
  
  • Motion practice
  
  
  • Discovery management