Job Details

Courtroom advocacy sits at the center of this opportunity. Mission Recruiting is partnering with a respected Northern California public law practice to identify a seasoned trial attorney who thrives on strategy, persuasion, and hands-on litigation. This role is built for someone who wants their work to matter, representing government clients whose decisions shape local communities.

Based in Citrus Heights, this position offers a rare combination of meaningful trial work, public-sector impact, and flexibility. After an initial onboarding period working side by side with the team, attorneys enjoy a hybrid schedule while remaining closely connected to the local legal and civic community.

Why this role stands out

This firm focuses exclusively on representing public entities across California. Attorneys are trusted partners to cities, law enforcement agencies, and municipal organizations, handling high-exposure matters that require sound judgment and confident courtroom presence. You are not siloed into a narrow task. You are leading cases, advising clients, and shaping outcomes that affect real people and institutions.

The culture is collaborative, grounded, and professional. Attorneys here value mentorship, shared knowledge, and long-term growth. With manageable billable expectations and strong internal support, the environment is designed to let trial lawyers do what they do best.

What you will be doing

• Lead civil litigation matters from inception through verdict
• Serve as first chair in jury and bench trials involving public entities
• Develop trial strategy, prepare witnesses, and conduct examinations
• Handle discovery, depositions, and complex motion practice
• Draft persuasive briefs, pleadings, and legal memoranda
• Argue motions, including Motions in Limine, and manage jury selection
• Advise and regularly communicate with government clients
• Appear at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Stay current on changes in California law impacting public entities

Practice focus

• Public entity defense
• Civil litigation
• Police litigation
• Municipal law
• Code enforcement and receiverships

What the firm is looking for

This role is best suited for an accomplished California trial attorney with deep civil litigation experience and a strong command of evidence and procedure. A background representing public entities or government clients is highly valued, as is the confidence to take cases to verdict and manage client relationships independently.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range: $200,000 to $225,000, depending on background
• Annual billable hours bonus program
• 1,800 annual billable hours target
• Medical coverage with a significant employer contribution
• Firm-paid dental and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance provided by the firm
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending account options
• Paid time off and holidays per firm policy
• Optional voluntary benefits

Location and schedule

• Full-time position based in Citrus Heights, California
• Initial two weeks onsite, followed by a hybrid schedule
• In-person collaboration as needed
• Candidates must be based in Northern California

Citrus Heights offers easy access to Sacramento's courts, tree-lined neighborhoods, and a strong sense of local pride. From nearby trails and parks to an easy drive to Lake Tahoe or Napa, this area blends professional opportunity with an excellent quality of life.

Mission Recruiting represents this opportunity confidentially. If you are a trial lawyer who values public service, courtroom excellence, and long-term professional satisfaction, this role deserves a closer look.

Salary Range: $200,000 to $225,000

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