Associate Attorney

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Municipal Law Associate to join our Bay Area office. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with public agencies on sophisticated and impactful legal matters affecting California communities. This role involves advising municipalities, special districts, and other public entities across a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory matters while supporting litigation, transactional, and advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support across a wide range of municipal law practice areas, including but not limited to: Cannabis, Code Enforcement, Contracts & Public Works, Economic Development, Education, Elections, Energy & Utilities, Environment & Natural Resources, Ethics & Open Government, Franchises, Housing, Labor & Employment, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Mining, Mobilehome Parks & Rent Control, Property Acquisition & Takings, Public Agency Organization, Public Finance, Public Safety, Real Estate, Risk Management & Torts, Telecommunications, Toxics & Hazardous Waste, Water Law.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues; prepare memoranda, briefs, opinions, and other written work product for supervising attorneys and clients.
• Draft, review, analyze, and revise legal documents, including contracts, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and other municipal documents.
• Perform discovery and manage electronically stored information and hard-copy records in preparation for litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Conduct due diligence reviews related to contracts, agreements, real estate transactions, and public agency matters.
• Evaluate legal claims and analyze probable case outcomes using legal precedent and statutory interpretation to identify potential liabilities and risk exposure for clients.
• Advise public agency clients regarding legal rights, obligations, litigation strategy, regulatory compliance, governance, and business transactions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, administrative hearings, mediations, public meetings, and before government agencies, as appropriate.
• Develop litigation strategies, prepare arguments, evaluate evidence, and assist in all phases of dispute resolution and trial preparation.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and stakeholders to investigate facts, gather evidence, and support legal proceedings.
• Review and analyze public records, legal filings, and other relevant materials to prepare legal opinions and identify legal or procedural complexities.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to develop comprehensive legal solutions for clients.
• Maintain effective and professional communication with clients consistent with the direction of supervising attorneys.
• Supervise and work collaboratively with legal secretaries, paralegals, and other support staff as needed.
• Perform administrative and practice management responsibilities associated with the effective delivery of legal services.
• Complete special projects and perform additional related duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all firm policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Skills

• Strong research skills
• Strong writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong advocacy skills
• Demonstrated interest in public agency and municipal law