Associate Attorney-Public Agency Litigation

Jobot; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus Package

Extremely Competitive Benefits Package

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Public Agency Litigation in California. The role will support a dynamic team handling municipal law, CEQA, and construction-related matters for public agencies and related entities.

The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years of public sector litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple cases with deadlines while collaborating with partners and staff.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active State Bar in good standing.
• 5+ years in public agency litigation (municipal law, CEQA, construction).
• Experience representing local government entities.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse docket of public agency litigation.
• Represent public agencies in various matters.
• Interpret and advise on local government laws and policies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions.
• Provide sound legal advice to clients.
• Participate in court proceedings, hearings, and settlements.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Written advocacy

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Deadline-driven

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

State Bar admission

Job description

Salary

Salary: $165,000 - $200,000 per year

Why join us

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Competitive Bonus Package!
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package!
• Accelerated Career Growth!

Job Details

Our prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Public Agency Litigation. The successful candidate will join our dynamic team of legal professionals, providing exceptional service to our public agency clients. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and advancement. The Associate Attorney will work closely with our senior attorneys and partners, playing a pivotal role in managing and driving a variety of complex public agency litigation cases.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Managing a diverse caseload of public agency litigation matters, including but not limited to, municipal law, civil litigation, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), construction defect, and construction cases.
2. 2. Representing public agencies, cities, counties, and special districts in various litigation matters.
3. 3. Interpreting, analyzing, and providing guidance on local government laws, regulations, and policies.
4. 4. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
5. 5. Conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions, pleadings, and other court filings.
6. 6. Providing sound legal advice to public agency clients on a wide range of legal issues.
7. 7. Participating in court proceedings, including hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
8. 8. Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the efficient and effective handling of cases.

Qualifications

1. 1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
2. 2. Admission to the State Bar and in good standing.
3. 3. A minimum of 5 years of experience in public agency litigation, with a strong background in municipal law, civil litigation, CEQA, construction defect, and construction cases.
4. 4. Demonstrated experience in representing local government entities.
5. 5. Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
6. 6. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
7. 7. Ability to manage multiple cases and projects, with a keen attention to detail and deadlines.
8. 8. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff at all levels.
9. 9. A high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
10. 10. A commitment to providing the highest quality legal representation to our public agency clients.

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.