Associate Attorney
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Job Summary
Associate Attorney Public Entity/Employment Defense San Diego CA
(Onsite with Flexible Hybrid Options)
On behalf of a boutique litigation firm in San Diego Talentry is pleased to be looking for an Attorney with a strong and expanding public entity defense practice. The firm is highly regarded for representing school districts and other public agencies in complex employment litigation along with a broader practice spanning business litigation and related disputes.
With decades of combined experience the partners bring big-firm training into a collaborative agile boutique environmentdelivering sophisticated advocacy for public-sector clients without big-firm bureaucracy. Associates gain meaningful responsibility direct partner mentorship courtroom exposure and hands-on experience defending public entities in high-impact matters.
This is a direct-hire opportunity and an excellent role for an Employment Attorney interested in public sector defense who wants to accelerate their career before year-end.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Direct work with seasoned trial attorneys focused on public entity defense
Early responsibility and meaningful litigation ownership
Exposure to complex precedent-shaping public employment matters
Collaborative low-ego culture with real growth potential
Hybrid flexibility available after onboarding
What Youll Work On
Youll manage and support a public entityfocused employment litigation caseload including:
Defense of public agencies in employment disputes
Harassment retaliation and discrimination claims (FEHA)
Wage & hour PAGA and classification matters involving public employers
Wrongful termination and whistleblower actions
Drafting pleadings motions and discovery
Depositions mediations hearings and trial preparation
(Attorneys with limited public entity experience are encouraged to apply if their litigation fundamentals are strong.)
What Were Looking For
Active California Bar license
28 years of civil litigation experience (public entity or employment defense preferred)
Strong writing research and case-management skills
Interest in public sector law and government defense work
Motivation to take ownership and work closely with partners
Compensation & Benefits
Excellent compensation and benefits!
Medical Dental Vision Insurance
401(k) Profit Sharing
Professional development and partner mentorship
Full-time onsite in San Diego with hybrid flexibility
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What Were Looking For Active California Bar license 28 years of civil litigation experience (public entity or employment defense preferred) Strong writing research and case-management skills Interest in public sector law and government defense work Motivation to take ownership and work closely with partners
