Municipal/General Public Agency Attorney

Lozano Smith; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus programs

Job summary

Lozano Smith in Fresno, CA seeks a Municipal/General Public Agency Attorney to advise cities, counties and districts on governance and public policy. You will counsel during meetings, draft ordinances and analyze public law issues, including Brown Act and Public Records Act concerns.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., CA Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and excellent communication. Public agency experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Admitted to the California State Bar in good standing.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise city councils, boards, and commissions during meetings and closed sessions.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and policies.
• Provide counsel on Brown Act, Public Records Act, conflicts of interest, and other public-law matters.
• Handle matters involving public procurement, real property, and economic development.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public agency experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Municipal/General Public Agency Attorney to join our team in Fresno. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work that directly impacts communities across California. You’ll work closely with cities, counties, and special districts, providing legal counsel that shapes public policy and governance. We’re looking for a candidate with municipal law experience who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is passional about public service. Expertise in governance and experience advising public boards, councils, or commissions is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise city councils, boards, and commissions during public meetings and closed sessions.
• Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and policies.
• Providing counsel on issues related to the Brown Act, Public Records Act, conflicts of interest, and other public law matters.
• Handling matters involving public procurement, real property, and economic development.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong interest and/or experience working with public agencies.

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others.

• We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.