Of Counsel Trial & Litigation

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Of Counsel Trial & Litigation attorney to join a highly respected Trial & Litigation Practice Group representing both public and private sector clients in complex, high-impact litigation throughout California. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned litigator who thrives on handling sophisticated constitutional, eminent domain, and commercial litigation while working collaboratively with a team recognized for excellence in state and federal courts.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in developing litigation strategies, managing complex disputes from inception through appeal, and representing clients in high-profile matters involving constitutional law, civil rights, eminent domain, land use, wildfire litigation, class actions, and other complex commercial disputes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex litigation matters from initial case assessment through trial and appeal.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies for sophisticated constitutional, eminent domain, and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Handle all phases of discovery, including document review, written discovery, witness interviews, and depositions.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients during hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appellate proceedings.
• Conduct extensive legal research and develop persuasive legal arguments.
• Advise clients on litigation risks, case strategy, and dispute resolution options.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives.
• Support litigation involving eminent domain, land use, transportation, infrastructure, constitutional claims, civil rights, and class actions.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation in state and federal courts.
• Extensive law and motion practice experience, including dispositive motions.
• Strong experience managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and preparing cases for trial.
• Experience developing litigation strategy in complex legal matters.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across practice groups and office locations.
• Prior experience representing public entities, handling eminent domain matters, or working on land use litigation is preferred.
• Strong commitment to client service, teamwork, and professional excellence.

Why Join Us:

• Work on sophisticated, high-profile litigation matters with statewide significance.
• Represent public and private sector clients in complex constitutional, eminent domain, and commercial disputes.
• Collaborate with an accomplished litigation team recognized for handling landmark cases.
• Gain significant responsibility with opportunities to lead complex litigation strategies.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that values innovation, advocacy, and professional excellence.
• Build a long-term litigation practice with strong mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid work environment that promotes collaboration and work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Reasonable billable hour expectations that support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.