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Litigation Attorney

Goldfinch & Partners
CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2026

Litigation Associate – Public Law Focus (California, Remote/Hybrid)

Join a prestigious full-service California firm with a long-standing public law practice and a culture that values mentoring, collaboration, and work-life balance. This is a great fit for a public law litigator who wants high-quality work and a supportive team.

The Opportunity

  • Title: Litigation Associate (Public Law)
  • Salary: 140,000–190,000 USD (DOE)
  • Location: California (Remote / Hybrid; must be willing to relocate to CA)
  • Level: 3–8 years’ litigation experience

What You’ll Do

  • Support partners and senior attorneys across all phases of civil litigation: case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial prep.
  • Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-quality memoranda on key legal issues.
  • Manage deadlines and ensure procedural compliance.
  • Engage directly with clients and witnesses, including interviews, prep, depositions, and mediations.

What We’re Looking For

  • 3–8 years of litigation experience with a clear focus on public law.
  • Experience from a City Attorney’s office or a firm handling public law work is essential.
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; minimum 3.0 GPA if under 5 years’ practice.
  • Active California State Bar membership.
  • Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, plus enthusiasm for public law and a collegial, fast-paced environment.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Flexible hybrid work structure to support work-life balance.
  • Strong mentoring culture and clear opportunities for career development.
  • Competitive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) with match, and reasonable billable expectations.

Keen to grow your public law litigation career? Apply with your resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and salary expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $140,000 - $190,000

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