Municipal Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Municipal Law Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience practicing municipal transactional law. The ideal candidate will have experience handling public meetings and be licensed in California.

Duties:

• Handle public meetings and advise clients on compliance with open meeting laws.
• Draft ordinances and resolutions for municipal clients.
• Provide legal guidance on land use and planning matters.
• Advise on conflicts of interest and ethics regulations.
• Navigate free speech regulations and public safety issues.
• Assist with election law matters for public agency clients.
• Provide legal support on other issues affecting municipal clients.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• 3-5 years of experience practicing municipal transactional law.
• Experience drafting ordinances and resolutions.
• Familiarity with open meeting laws and other municipal regulations.
• Knowledge of land use, planning, and election law matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Experience handling public meetings and advising on open meeting laws.
• Proficiency in drafting ordinances and resolutions.
• Knowledge of land use, planning, and election law matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This is a full-service law firm with more than 150 attorneys in offices strategically located to serve California's fastest growing communities. In meeting the needs of public and private sector clients, it offers unique experience in handling complex, multi-disciplinary issues and providing solutions of common interest to leaders of both business and government.