Public Agency Litigation Associate – Fast Growth & Benefits

Jobot; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus Package

Extremely Competitive Benefits Package

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned attorney with Public Agency litigation experience in California for a permanent, full-time role. The Associate Attorney will handle municipal law, CEQA, construction defect, and related matters, advising public agency clients and coordinating with senior attorneys.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and admission to the State Bar in good standing, with at least five years of public agency litigation experience and strong research, writing, advocacy, and negotiation

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of public agency litigation experience.
• Experience representing local government entities.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload of public agency litigation matters, including municipal law, CEQA, construction defect, and construction cases.
• Representing public agencies, cities, counties, and special districts in litigation.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda, briefs, motions, pleadings, and other court filings.
• Providing sound legal advice to public agency clients on a wide range of legal issues.
• Participating in court proceedings, including hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the efficient and effective handling of cases.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Jobot is seeking a seasoned attorney with Public Agency litigation experience in California for a permanent, full-time role. The Associate Attorney will handle municipal law, CEQA, construction defect, and related matters, advising public agency clients and coordinating with senior attorneys.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and admission to the State Bar in good standing, with at least five years of public agency litigation experience and strong research, writing, advocacy, and negotiation