Municipal Law Associate

Job Overview

A respected law firm with a strong presence across California is seeking a Municipal Law Associate Attorney to join its team in Ontario, CA. This position offers an opportunity to work on a wide variety of complex and high-impact legal matters affecting public agencies. The ideal candidate will bring experience in municipal transactional law and public agency advisory services, with a particular focus on land use, governance, public safety, and regulatory compliance. This is a hybrid role, offering both in-office and remote work flexibility.

Location

• Ontario, California

Duties

• Draft ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents related to municipal governance

• Advise public agency clients on open meeting laws (e.g., Brown Act), conflicts of interest, free speech issues, and election law

• Provide legal guidance on land use, zoning, and planning matters

• Attend and advise clients during public meetings, city council sessions, and administrative proceedings

• Counsel clients on public safety issues, government transparency, and regulatory compliance

• Interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws to the operations of municipalities and special districts

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience practicing municipal transactional law

• Demonstrated experience handling public meetings and providing on-the-spot legal guidance

• Familiarity with legal issues commonly faced by public agencies

• Strong background in advising on land use, open government, and regulatory frameworks

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar (in good standing)

Skills

• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• High level of professionalism and sound legal judgment

• Experience working collaboratively with both legal teams and public officials

Benefits

• Hybrid remote/in-office work structure

• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative firm culture

• Opportunity to work on high-impact public sector matters

• Professional development in a supportive and engaging 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.