Municipal Litigation Counsel - Senior Trial Strategist

The City of Huntington Beach seeks a seasoned litigator to become Chief Litigation Counsel, overseeing all civil litigation and trial strategy. The role emphasizes in-house management with selective use of external firms for specialty areas, ensuring strong advocacy in diverse matters. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of civil litigation leadership in California, lead counsel experience in five or more civil jury trials, and admission to both state and federal courts.