Associate Attorney-Public Entity

Overview Top firm seeks Sr level Attorney with significant litigation experience with Public Entity clients. Are you a seasoned attorney with a passion for public entity law? Do you have a deep understanding of municipal law and a desire to make a tangible impact on local government operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Public Entity law to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal services to a broad range of public entities, including cities, counties, and special districts. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging legal issues that affect public entities and the communities they serve. Responsibilities Providing legal counsel to public entities on a wide range of issues, including land use, labor, and employment matters. Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. Representing public entities in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations. Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions on complex issues of municipal law. Advising public entities on compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Participating in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the legal compliance and efficiency of public entities. Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and staff to provide high-quality legal services to our clients. Qualifications Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Admission to the state bar and in good standing. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in public entity law, with a focus on municipal law, land use, labor, and employment matters. Demonstrated experience providing legal counsel to public entities, including cities, counties, and special districts. Strong legal research and writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, court personnel, and other attorneys. Ability to handle a high-volume workload and manage multiple cases with competing deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal advice. If you are an experienced attorney with a passion for public entity law and a commitment to serving the public interest, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. About Jobot Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot