Municipal Law Associate: Land Use & Public Entity

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Irvine, CA seeks an Associate Attorney with municipal/public entity focus to join its dynamic legal team. You will handle matters involving land use, zoning, and policy development for municipalities and school districts, plus court appearances.

Ideal candidates have a JD from an accredited school, bar admission, and at least 3 years in municipal or government law. The role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative, high-integrity environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in municipal law, government law, land use, zoning, or public entity.

Responsibilities

• Advise municipalities, school districts, and public entities on land use, zoning, and policy.
• Represent clients in municipal and public entity court proceedings and hearings.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and laws.
• Conduct legal research on municipal and public entity issues.
• Counsel clients on rights, obligations, and liabilities.
• Provide training on municipal/public entity law.
• Collaborate with team to develop strategies and solutions.

Skills

Municipal law

Public entity law

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Ethics and integrity

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Jobot in Irvine, CA seeks an Associate Attorney with municipal/public entity focus to join its dynamic legal team. You will handle matters involving land use, zoning, and policy development for municipalities and school districts, plus court appearances.

Ideal candidates have a JD from an accredited school, bar admission, and at least 3 years in municipal or government law. The role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative, high-integrity environment.