Law Enforcement Liability Associate (Hybrid) — Civil Litigation | Up to $190K at Core Talent Finder in Los Angeles, California, United States

Job description

• 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.

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)
• Depositions
• Motion practice
• Discovery management
• Courtroom advocacy
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple litigation matters
• 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

Skills

Required

• Depositions
• Motion practice
• Discovery management
• Courtroom advocacy

Preferred

• Experience with government clients

Benefits

• Compensation: $125,000 – $190,000 base salary
• Lucrative performance-based bonus structure
• Hybrid work flexibility across multiple California offices
• 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