General Municipal Law Attorney

Job Title: Municipal Law Attorney

Job Overview:

A well-established law firm located in Irvine, CA, is seeking qualified and motivated attorneys to join their team in various practice areas, including General Municipal Law, Land Use and CEQA, Public Transactions, and Code Enforcement. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic team that values diversity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment.

Duties:

• Handle legal matters related to General Municipal Law, Land Use, CEQA, Public Transactions, and Code Enforcement.
• Provide legal counsel to public entities and municipalities on a wide range of issues.
• Draft and review legal documents, ordinances, resolutions, and public agreements.
• Represent clients in hearings, meetings, and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients, legal teams, and other stakeholders to develop and implement legal strategies.
• Stay updated on legal developments affecting municipal law and land use policies.
• Engage in business development and networking activities.

Requirements:

• Experience in General Municipal Law or related legal fields.
• Proven experience in handling legal issues in public law, land use, CEQA, or public transactions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations impacting municipalities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the state of California is required.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research and legal writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Client-focused with strong interpersonal skills.

Job Location:

• Irvine, CA 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan with a partial employer match.
• Annual bonuses are based on performance and billable hours.
• Pro bono opportunities with up to 40 hours of billable credit.
• Support for continuing legal education (CLE) and conferences.
• Robust diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including mentorship programs and civic engagement opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement with an annual telecommute budget to support remote work.

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With 10 offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned a great reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.