Seasoned Municipal Law Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Municipal Law Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to public agencies, including cities and special districts. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse legal issues such as land use, contracts, governance, and ordinance drafting. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting public agencies with ethical and innovative legal solutions.

Location:

• Sacramento, California

Duties:

• Provide legal guidance to public agencies on complex issues including land use, contracts, and governance.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, and policies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Attend administrative hearings, city council meetings, and planning commission meetings to represent clients.
• Collaborate with teams and clients to address challenges in public law and provide innovative solutions.
• Offer training to public agency staff on legal topics such as AB 1234 compliance.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of legal practice, with experience in public agency or municipal law preferred.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently while thriving in a team environment.
• Member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Experience in government contracting, land use, labor and employment law, or environmental law is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar (in good standing).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and effective at problem-solving.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage with clients and colleagues.

Benefits:

• Professional development programs, mentorship, and client contact opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact communities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and career growth.

The Sacramento office of this firm represents clients from every area of the state in matters involving water law, natural resources, municipal and public agency, public finance, education, construction, employment and labor, bankruptcy and creditors rights, and related litigation. The work environment is cooperative and the firms attorneys are incredibly down-to-earth; one associate claims she love[s] working as a team with the people here the lawyers, paralegals, even the staff. Billable hour expectations are very reasonable, and compensation is competitive with other Sacramento firms.