Civica Law Group, APC Experienced Litigation Attorney Irvine, CA · Full time

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Civica: noun. Latin, meaning civic-oriented. The name Civica Law reflects the mission of our firm: service to communities and the public through assisting cities and counties in enforcing their laws effectively, efficiently and fairly, and defending agencies against risks and lawsuits they may face. Our team is made up of attorneys and paralegals who have spent their careers helping code enforcement and their public agencies protect and improve their communities. With over 75 collective years of experience, our team has helped cities and counties abate thousands of dangerous and substandard properties, improve housing conditions, and effectively deal with a wide range of quality-of-life issues, from homeless encampments to cannabis, drug, and gang dens to illegal gambling (or tap-tap) facilities, illegal business operations, human trafficking and massage, land use, and zoning, and virtually every other conceivable quality of life and safety issue a public agency may face.

Civica Law has an immediate opening in its Irvine office for an attorney with 5-15 years’ experience in civil litigation and municipal law (with valid CA Bar license). The attorney in this position would be responsible for managing cases and directing/supervising attorneys.

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. The ideal candidate will be proactive and versatile, with experience and a specific interest in local government and public safety. Candidates must be adaptable and possess solid organizational, writing, and analytical skills, with attention to detail. In addition, the right candidate will have the ability to think and operate independently to solve unique issues as they are faced by the firm. Most importantly, we seek a candidate who possesses a hard-working, positive, and service-oriented character. 

Our team takes pride in working closely with our public agency clients to help them achieve their goals. We offer clients outstanding services, and we are seeking an employee that shares our commitment to personal service and integrity.

Competitive compensation, benefits, flexible working environment, fulfilling work, and a close-knit and positive team environment are offered.  If you consider yourself an outstanding legal professional with the experience to complement our strengths, then we encourage you to contact us.

 

Attorneys are responsible for representing the firms’ 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.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Be proficient in civil State and Federal Court processes, procedures, and filings.

·        Conduct skilled legal research, analysis, and advising.

·        Draft persuasive and effective, independent documents for court filings, from initial pleadings, discovery and discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial filings.

·        Coordinate with other attorneys and staff for efficient and timely case progress.

·        Provide clear, organized communication with firm legal team, clients, and opposing counsel.

·        Effectively manage caseload and ensure team accountability to meet deadlines.

·        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 attentive 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 keeping track of deadlines, projects, and case status, with the goal of pushing litigation towards timely, effective, and efficient resolution.

Education & Experience:

·        J.D. 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.