Associate Litigation Attorney

Civica: noun. Latin, meaning civic-oriented.
The name Civica Law reflects the mission of our firm: service to communities and the public through assisting cities and counties in enforcing their laws effectively, efficiently and fairly, and defending agencies against risks and lawsuits they may face.

Our team is made up of attorneys and paralegals who have spent their careers helping code enforcement and their public agencies protect and improve their communities. With over 75 collective years of experience, our team has helped cities and counties abate thousands of dangerous and substandard properties, improve housing conditions, and effectively deal with a wide range of quality-of-life issues, from homeless encampments to cannabis, drug, and gang dens to illegal gambling (or tap-tap) facilities, illegal business operations, human trafficking and massage, land use, and zoning, and virtually every other conceivable quality of life and safety issue a public agency may face.

Associate Litigation Attorney

Hybrid in Irvine, CA | Full-Time

About Civica Law Group

Civica Law Group represents cities, counties, and other public agencies on legal matters involving public safety, code enforcement, housing, land use, nuisance abatement, and related litigation.

Our team has more than 75 years of combined experience working with public agencies. We are a close-knit group that takes pride in working closely with our clients to address issues affecting their communities.

About the Role

Civica Law Group is looking for a Civil Litigator with an active California Bar license to join our team.

This role will work on civil litigation matters for public-agency clients. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain exposure to a variety of issues involving public safety, code enforcement, and local government.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and researcher who is organized, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented legal professional eager to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Handle civil litigation legal matters for public-agency clients
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal and factual issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Work with attorneys and paralegals on case preparation and strategy
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders
• Manage deadlines and multiple matters
• Stay current on relevant laws and legal developments

What We're Looking For

• Active California State Bar license in good standing
• Experience in criminal prosecution, civil litigation, or a related practice area
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment
• Interest in local government, public safety, or code enforcement

Why Join Civica?

Meaningful and Interesting Legal Work

Work on legal issues that directly impact communities, including public safety, code enforcement and quality-of-life matters

Experienced Team

Work alongside attorneys with decades of experience representing public agencies and learn from their experience.

Hybrid Schedule

Work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, with additional flexibility through our PTO policy for eligible exempt employees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Firm-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary employer contributions
• Unlimited paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• California State Bar MCLE reimbursement
• Gym access

Our Culture

We believe great legal work is built on more than technical expertise.

We value integrity, respect, collaboration, diverse perspectives, accountability, and service. We want people who take pride in their work, support their colleagues, bring solutions to the table, and care about the clients and communities we serve.

If you're looking for a litigation role where you can develop your legal career, work with experienced attorneys, have flexibility in your workweek, and contribute to issues that genuinely affect local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation: $125,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.