Public Agency Law Associate

Meyers Nave is looking for a smart, thoughtful and motivated associate attorney with 3-7 years of experience to join the Municipal & Special District Law Practice Group in our Oakland office.

About the role

The ideal candidate will have experience working with public agencies, including cities and transportation agencies, and a demonstrated interest in public agency law or public service. We offer a collaborative work environment where associate and of counsel attorneys are an essential part of our team, working directly with clients. Our Oakland office provides a collegial, team-oriented setting with the support, structured training, and resources of a mid-size statewide firm. We handle a broad variety of challenging legal and policy issues, offering exciting opportunities for our attorney teams.

Meyers Nave and the attorneys supervising this position are committed to advancing the careers of our attorneys and creating client opportunities for them. We prioritize mentoring and developing attorneys to help them grow within the firm and the legal profession.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients, including public agencies such as cities and transportation agencies
• Handle matters related to public agency law, including but not limited to:
  • Brown Act
  • Public Records Act
  • Political Reform Act
  • Conflicts of interest and Government Code 1090
  • Public contracting and procurement
  • Land use and CEQA
  • Transportation
  • Real estate
  • Legislative affairs

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience as an attorney
• Transactional experience is essential
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Superior public speaking ability
• Ability to immediately work directly with clients