Associate Attorney-Municipal Law

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Municipal law Associate Attorney in Los Angeles to join a dynamic legal team representing cities, counties, and public entities. The role involves engaging in litigation, CEQA, Brown Act issues, land use, and civil matters, with opportunities for broad client exposure.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is admitted to the California bar, and has 1+ year of municipal law experience, including significant litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• 1+ year of municipal law experience with emphasis on litigation, CEQA, Brown Act, land use, and civil litigation.
• Proven track record representing public entities in complex matters.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on municipal law, public entity defense, land use, code enforcement, and the Brown Act.
• Represent clients in municipal litigation before courts and agencies.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, opinions, and briefs.
• Advise on CEQA compliance and environmental regulations.
• Attend client meetings, hearings, and related events.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutes and case law.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Public entities work

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Jobot is a reputable firm in LA seeking a Municipal law attorney to grow their practice and serve clients.

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Chris De Armas.

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Municipal Law to join our top-tier legal team. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our firm, providing high-quality legal representation to our diverse client base, which includes cities, counties, and other public entities. This exciting position offers the opportunity to work on a wide array of legal matters including litigation, municipal law, municipal litigation, CEQA, Brown Act, code enforcement, land use, and civil litigation.

Responsibilities

1. Providing legal counsel and advice to clients on matters related to municipal law, public entity defense work, including but not limited to land use, code enforcement, and the Brown Act.
2. Representing clients in municipal litigation matters before courts, administrative agencies, and other tribunals.
3. Assisting in the drafting and review of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
4. Conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda, opinions, and briefs on a wide range of municipal law issues.
5. Advising clients on compliance with CEQA and other environmental laws and regulations.
6. Participating in client meetings, public hearings, and other client-related events as required.
7. Maintaining current knowledge of changes in legislation and case law relevant to municipal law.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
3. A minimum of 1 plus years of experience in municipal law, with a strong emphasis on litigation, municipal litigation, CEQA, Brown Act, code enforcement, land use, and civil litigation.
4. Proven track record of representing public entities in complex legal matters.
5. Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
8. High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned attorney to contribute their expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.

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