General Municipal Law Attorney

A law firm in Riverside is seeking a General Municipal Law Attorney with 3+ years of experience in areas including General Municipal Law, Code Enforcement, Water Law, and Sanitation District Law. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement option and an annual telecommute budget to support remote work. Attorneys are expected to meet a billable hour requirement of 1850 and will receive competitive health insurance benefits, 401(k) with a partial match, and eligibility for annual discretionary and billable hour bonuses.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to municipalities, local governments, and special districts
• Advise clients on matters related to general municipal law, including land use, zoning, and public contracting
• Handle code enforcement matters and represent clients in administrative hearings and court proceedings
• Assist with legal issues pertaining to water law, including water rights, regulations, and disputes
• Address legal matters concerning sanitation districts, including compliance, governance, and litigation

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California
• 3+ years of experience in General Municipal Law, Code Enforcement, Water Law, and Sanitation District Law
• Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and procedures
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and satisfaction

Education:

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

Certifications:

Active license to practice law in California

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Negotiation and advocacy
• Client counseling and representation
• Administrative and court proceedings
• Land use and zoning regulations
• Water rights and regulations
• Compliance and governance in sanitation districts

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.