Entry-Level Attorney: Municipal Code Enforcement

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK); Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Best & Krieger LLP, a nationally recognized firm with offices across California, seeks an entry-level attorney to develop a practice in municipal law and code enforcement. The successful candidate will work with experienced attorneys on case preparation, research, pleadings, and client communications.

The position requires travel to client offices and courts throughout California. Candidates must be licensed to practice in California; the ideal base locations include Irvine, Ontario,

Qualifications

• Newly licensed attorney seeking to develop municipal law and code enforcement practice.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are essential.
• Excellent communication abilities and sound judgment are required.
• Desire to build a career serving public agency clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle code enforcement matters for municipal clients, including case prep and court appearances.
• Perform legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and communicate with clients.
• Coordinate with senior attorneys; participate in training and mentorship for professional development.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Best Best & Krieger LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on delivering effective and client-service oriented solutions to complex legal issues facing public agencies, businesses and individuals across the U.S. BBK is proud to trace the firm's success back to the groundwork of professionalism and community service laid by its founders 135 years ago. Today, with nearly 250 attorneys in offices throughout California and in Oregon and Washington, D.C., we efficiently and meaningfully assist our clients with complex, multi-disciplinary issues and provide creative solutions.

At BBK, we place a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to culture, community and equal opportunity. We are proud of our workplace culture, where we respect and value our colleagues for their unique perspectives and experiences.

We have an immediate opening for an entry-level attorney to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly licensed attorney interested in developing a practice in municipal law and code enforcement. Prior experience or internships in public safety matters or civil and criminal prosecution is helpful but not required. The successful candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, excellent communication abilities, sound judgment, and a desire to build a career serving public agency clients.

The attorney will work with experienced attorneys to handle code enforcement matters for our municipal clients, including case preparation, legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, court appearances, and client communication. Training and mentorship will be provided to support professional development.

This position requires travel to client offices and courts throughout California. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California. The ideal candidate will be based in our Irvine, Ontario, Riverside, or Los Angeles office.

The reasonably expected pay scale for an attorney with 1-5 years of experience is $90,000 - $125,000. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience.

Best Best & Krieger is an equal opportunity employer.