Associate Attorney-Public Entity

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Public Entity law in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves counseling public entities, drafting ordinances, and representing clients in litigation and negotiations, with emphasis on municipal law, land use, and labor matters.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is admitted to the California Bar, and brings 5+ years of relevant experience, strong research/writing abilities, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• At least 5+ years of experience in public entity law, focusing on municipal law, land use, labor, and employment.
• Experience providing counsel to cities, counties, and special districts.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to public entities on land use, labor, and employment matters.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Represent public entities in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions on municipal law issues.
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Help develop and implement policies to ensure legal compliance and efficiency for public entities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to deliver high-quality services.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Details

Are you a seasoned attorney with a passion for public entity law? Do you have a deep understanding of municipal law and a desire to make a tangible impact on local government operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Public Entity law to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal services to a broad range of public entities, including cities, counties, and special districts. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging legal issues that affect public entities and the communities they serve.

Salary

Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Providing legal counsel to public entities on a wide range of issues, including land use, labor, and employment matters.
• Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Representing public entities in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions on complex issues of municipal law.
• Advising public entities on compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Participating in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the legal compliance and efficiency of public entities.
• Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and staff to provide high-quality legal services to our clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in public entity law, with a focus on municipal law, land use, labor, and employment matters.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal counsel to public entities, including cities, counties, and special districts.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, court personnel, and other attorneys.
• Ability to handle a high-volume workload and manage multiple cases with competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal advice.

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.