Associate Attorney-Municipal Law(Remote)

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney in Irvine, California with a strong municipal law background to advise municipalities and government entities. The role is permanent and full-time, offering exposure to land use, zoning, contracts, and public finance issues.

Ideal candidates will hold a JD, be admitted to the state bar, and bring at least five years of municipal law experience, including representation of public entities and strong litigation skills. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and state bar admission.
• Minimum of 5 years' municipal law experience with government entities.
• Strong litigation, contract drafting, and advisory capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clear legal explanations.
• High ethical standards and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Counsel municipalities and government entities on land use, zoning, contracts, and related issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other documents.
• Represent clients in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues to provide practical advice.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stay updated on legislative changes.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure strong representation.

Skills

Municipal law experience

Litigation skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Ethical standards

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to state bar

5+ years of municipal law experience

Job description

A top ranked "Best Places to Work" is seeking an Associate Attorney, ideally with Municipal Law experience.

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

Our legal firm is currently seeking a highly skilled and proactive Associate Attorney with a strong background in Municipal Law. This is a permanent, full-time position that provides an exciting opportunity to work directly with municipalities and government entities, advising on a variety of legal matters. The successful candidate will join our dynamic team of professionals dedicated to providing top-notch legal services in the realm of municipal law.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel to municipalities and government entities on a variety of issues including land use, zoning, code enforcement, public contracts, public finance, and more.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
• Represent municipalities in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its clients.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to ensure the best representation for our clients.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal law, with a strong focus on government and municipalities, code enforcement, and related areas.
• Proven experience in representing or advising public entities, including cities, counties, and special districts.
• Strong litigation skills with the ability to effectively argue a case.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in clear, understandable language.
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal solutions.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently but also collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.