Municipal Law Associate

A law firm seeks an experienced Municipal Law Associate to join its team in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves providing legal counsel on a variety of municipal law matters, including land use, open meeting laws, election law, and public safety. The position offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment with flexible work arrangements, including optional remote work. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in municipal transactional law, including advising public agencies and drafting legal documents.

Duties:

• Advise public agency clients on municipal law matters such as land use, public safety, election law, and open meeting laws.
• Draft ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents for local government clients.
• Address complex legal issues relating to public agency operations and governance.
• Provide counsel on conflicts of interest, free speech regulations, and other public sector legal concerns.
• Represent clients in public meetings, providing legal advice and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist in the development of strategies for municipal legal matters, working closely with senior attorneys and clients.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in municipal transactional law, including public agency work.
• Experience drafting ordinances, resolutions, and legal counsel on matters such as land use, open meetings, and election law.
• Comfortable advising during public meetings and addressing legal concerns in real time.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of municipal law and local government operations.
• Ability to effectively navigate public agency regulations and legal frameworks.
• Proficient in providing counsel during public meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.

Benefits:

• Flexible work options, including remote work.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship and continuing legal education (CLE).
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with municipal law experience to grow within a supportive and dynamic firm. If you are looking to join a firm with a diverse, client-focused approach, we encourage you to apply through our recruiting agency to learn more about this position.

For more than a hundred years, this premier California firm has been providing expert legal counsel and services on a variety of matters related to virtually all areas of law, including environmental and natural resources, regional planning, resource conservation, transportation, and water. With a deep understanding of the state's issues, the firm's attorneys deliver effective, timely, and service-oriented solutions to complex legal issues that the local businesses, individuals, and public agencies face.