Municipal Attorney

LumenCeler Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LumenCeler Group in California is seeking a Municipal/Public Entity Attorney with 3–10+ years of civil litigation experience and California Bar admission. The role focuses on representing cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies in a hybrid litigation/advisory practice.

You will advise on labor, governance, contracts, compliance, and related matters, work directly with agency leadership, and may engage in investigations and strategic guidance, with hybrid or remote options

Qualifications

• 2–10+ years of civil litigation and/or public entity experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and communicate directly with clients.
• Interest in a hybrid litigation/advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, including motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, and court appearances
• Advise public agency clients on labor & employment, governance, contracts, compliance, and related legal issues
• Conduct investigations and provide strategic legal guidance
• Work directly with agency leadership, boards, and city officials
• Support both litigation and day-to-day advisory matters across a broad range of municipal issues

Skills

Civil litigation

Public entity experience

Legal writing

Client communication

Tools

California Bar

Job description

3–10+ Years Experience | California Bar Required

A well-established California law firm representing cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies is seeking a Municipal / Public Entity Attorney to join its growing team.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, including motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, and court appearances
• Advise public agency clients on labor & employment, governance, contracts, compliance, and related legal issues
• Conduct investigations and provide strategic legal guidance
• Work directly with agency leadership, boards, and city officials
• Support both litigation and day-to-day advisory matters across a broad range of municipal issues

Qualifications

• 2–10+ years of civil litigation and/or public entity experience
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage matters independently and communicate directly with clients
• Interest in a hybrid litigation/advisory practice

Why Consider This Role

• Sophisticated, high-impact work representing public agencies throughout California
• Strong mentorship and long-term partnership/growth potential
• Opportunity to build both litigation and counseling experience
• Hybrid flexibility or fully remote setup depending on experience/location