Attorney- 3622716

Job Title: Attorney

Location: Irvine, CA 92614

Salary/Payrate: $160K-$215K (some flex), bonus and AWESOME
benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: $1,000 – should your referral start with our client

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our dynamic
municipal and public law practice. This position offers the
opportunity to work directly with cities, special districts,
public agencies, and private-sector clients on complex legal
matters that shape communities throughout California. The
successful candidate will gain hands-on experience advising
clients, handling litigation matters, drafting legal opinions,
negotiating agreements, and appearing before courts,
administrative agencies, and public boards.

This role is ideal for an attorney who is eager to develop
expertise in public agency law, land use, labor and employment,
real estate, environmental matters, and municipal governance
while working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative
and client-focused environment.

Practice Areas

Attorneys in our Orange County office provide counsel in a broad
range of 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
* Mobile Home Parks & Rent Control
* Property Acquisition & Takings
* Public Agency Organization
* Public Finance
* Public Safety
* Real Estate
* Risk Management & Torts
* Telecommunications
* Toxics & Hazardous Waste
* Water Law

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Legal Research and Analysis

* Research and analyze complex legal issues and prepare
memoranda, legal opinions, pleadings, and briefs for review by
Supervising Attorneys.
* Analyze and summarize contracts, agreements, ordinances,
resolutions, and other legal documents, recommending revisions
and risk mitigation strategies.
* Conduct due diligence reviews related to contracts,
transactions, and public agency matters.
* Review statutes, regulations, case law, and administrative
decisions to provide practical legal guidance to clients.

Litigation and Advocacy

* Perform all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion
practice, legal research, and trial preparation.
* Review and manage electronically stored information (ESI) and
documentary evidence.
* Analyze potential legal exposure and probable case outcomes
based on applicable legal precedent.
* Develop litigation strategies and legal arguments for hearings,
trials, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.
* Represent clients before courts, administrative agencies,
governing boards, commissions, and regulatory bodies.

Client Counseling

* Advise clients regarding legal rights, obligations, governance
issues, business transactions, regulatory compliance, and
litigation risks.
* Maintain regular communication with clients and provide
responsive, practical legal counsel.
* Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to address
multidisciplinary legal matters affecting public agencies and
organizations.

Professional and Administrative Responsibilities

* Supervise Paralegals, Legal Secretaries, and other support
staff as appropriate.
* Participate in client development and community engagement
activities.
* Assist with firm initiatives, special projects, and
administrative functions.
* Maintain compliance with all firm policies, ethical
obligations, and professional standards.
* Perform other duties as assigned.