Civil Rights (Police) Litigation Attorney at Orion Placement in Fullerton, California, United States

Job description

• Represent public agencies in sophisticated, high-profile civil rights and police litigation matters.
• Handle complex Section 1983 cases with significant responsibility and autonomy.
• Join a respected litigation team focused exclusively on public entity representation.
• Enjoy hybrid work flexibility while remaining engaged in meaningful courtroom advocacy.
• Receive an annual billable hours bonus in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Work alongside experienced trial attorneys on impactful constitutional and civil rights cases.
• Build a long-term career handling some of California's most challenging public entity litigation.
• You'll work on meaningful constitutional and civil rights litigation with a collaborative team that values professional excellence and courtroom advocacy. This role offers sophisticated legal work, hybrid flexibility, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth in a respected public-sector litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex civil rights and police litigation matters.
• Serve as first-chair trial counsel on Section 1983 litigation.
• Manage discovery from inception through trial.
• Develop litigation strategy for constitutional and civil rights claims.
• Conduct depositions and witness examinations.
• Prepare and argue motions before state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Evaluate legal risks and advise public entity clients.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and trial preparation.
• Represent clients during hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research involving constitutional law and civil rights issues.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding litigation strategy and case developments.

Requirements

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and have extensive civil rights litigation experience, including police litigation and first-chair trial experience on Section 1983 matters. No solo practitioners. Senior attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Active California Bar license.
• 10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling police litigation and representing public entities.
• First-chair experience in at least 5 Section 1983 trials.
• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and case management skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation while collaborating with a team.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Skills

Required

• Active California Bar license

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance