A public-sector law practice in Citrus Heights, California, is seeking an experienced civil litigator with substantial first-chair trial experience. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys courtroom advocacy, trial strategy, and working closely with government clients. Why This Opportunity • Put your trial experience to work: Take ownership of civil litigation from case inception through verdict, including jury selection, Motions in Limine, and trials. • Make an impact through public-sector work: Represent public entities in high-exposure civil cases and work closely with government clients. • Build deep public-law experience: Work across public entity defense, civil litigation, police litigation, code enforcement and receiverships, and municipal law. • Competitive compensation: Earn $200,000–$250,000 DOE, plus an annual billable-hours bonus program. • Hybrid/remote flexibility: Complete a two-week onsite onboarding period in Citrus Heights, then work in a hybrid/remote arrangement with in-person meetings as needed. • Strong benefits: Access medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, retirement benefits with up to a 3% employer match, PTO, and other available benefits. • Meaningful trial threshold: The position calls for an attorney with at least 6 first-chair jury trials and 3 first-chair bench trials to verdict in California. Key Responsibilities • Manage civil litigation from case inception through verdict • Conduct discovery, depositions, and motion practice • Prepare and argue Motions in Limine • Handle jury selection and conduct trials • Prepare briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents • Interview clients and witnesses and maintain communication records • Attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations • Keep clients updated on case progress • Monitor applicable laws and regulations • Represent public entities in high-exposure civil cases Qualifications • 10+ years of civil litigation experience • First-chair experience in at least 6 jury and 3 bench trials to verdict in California • Strong knowledge of the California Evidence Code and civil procedure • J.D. from an accredited law school • Active California bar license in good standing • Experience representing public entities or government clients preferred Schedule & Compensation • Full-time • $200,000–$250,000 DOE • Annual billable-hours bonus program • 1,800 annual billable-hour target • First two weeks onsite in Citrus Heights, followed by hybrid/remote work • Must reside locally in Northern California Interview Process • 1–2 interviews with hiring partners and senior attorneys, onsite or virtually. Salary Range: $200,000 to $250,000 Reference: 148612