Municipal Litigation Attorney – Public Entity & Civil Rights Defense | Los Angeles, CA- 394077

Job ID: 394077

Practice area:- Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense

Keywords:- municipal contracts,zoning ordinance,policy review,city employment law

Municipal Litigation Attorney – Public Entity & Civil Rights Defense | Los Angeles, CA

Municipal law boutiques, government-focused practices, and Am Law public law groups across the country are actively seeking Municipal Law Litigation Attorneys with 1–10 years of experience. Growing public infrastructure projects, land use disputes, regulatory enforcement, and civil rights defense matters are driving demand for attorneys who can represent cities, counties, and public agencies in complex litigation.

These practices offer the opportunity to handle high-impact cases on behalf of public entities, including Section 1983 and civil rights defense, land use and zoning challenges, eminent domain, and government tort liability. Attorneys gain trial exposure, meaningful client contact with public officials, and the chance to shape policy and infrastructure outcomes in their communities.

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Position Overview

Public law and municipal litigation groups nationwide are seeking attorneys with experience representing public entities in civil litigation and administrative proceedings. This role involves defending cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies in a wide range of disputes while advising them on risk management and strategic case handling. Candidates can expect hands-on responsibility, courtroom experience, and direct interaction with public-sector decision-makers.

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Key Responsibilities

• Represent municipalities, school districts, and public agencies in civil litigation

• Handle Section 1983 and civil rights defense, including immunity and constitutional issues

• Litigate land use, zoning, and planning disputes involving public projects and regulations

• Assist with eminent domain proceedings and inverse condemnation claims

• Manage disputes involving public contracts, procurement, and bid protests

• Conduct administrative hearings, participate in writ proceedings, and support appellate work

• Collaborate closely with public officials, agency staff, and in-house government counsel

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Qualifications

• 1–10 years of litigation experience, ideally involving public agency or municipal matters

• Familiarity with Section 1983, land use litigation, or government tort liability

• Strong legal writing skills and comfort handling complex motion practice

• Experience working with government clients or in public-sector environments

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

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Skills

• Excellent courtroom presence and motion practice abilities

• Strong communication skills tailored to public agency and governmental clients

• Ability to manage multiple active cases and strict procedural deadlines

• Skilled at issue-spotting and navigating statutory and regulatory frameworks

• Organized, responsive, and collaborative approach to team-based litigation

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Culture & Firm Appeal

These positions offer the chance to join firms known for their public law and municipal litigation strengths. Many have longstanding relationships with cities, counties, and special districts and are trusted advisors on high-profile disputes. Attorneys benefit from supportive teams, mentorship from experienced public law practitioners, and the satisfaction of working on matters that directly affect local communities and public policy.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Direct impact on public projects, policy, and community-facing issues

• Substantial courtroom and advocacy experience, including trials and hearings

• Opportunity to specialize in municipal law, civil rights defense, and land use disputes

• Ideal for attorneys looking to transition from general litigation into public entity work

• Rare multi-market opening for those seeking a long-term career in public-sector litigation

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