Associate Attorney

Full Time

Job Shift
Day

Education Level:

Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage
Up to 50%

Category
Legal

Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will provide legal counsel and representation across a broad range of practice areas while supporting clients through complex legal matters, litigation, regulatory compliance, and transactional work. This position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth, client interaction, courtroom experience, and collaboration with experienced attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues across a wide variety 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
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, pleadings, opinions, and other written work products for review and submission by Supervising Attorneys.
• Analyze, summarize, and review complex legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings, and recommend revisions as appropriate.

Litigation and Case Management

• Perform discovery, including review and management of electronically stored information (ESI) and hard-copy records.
• Conduct due diligence investigations related to contracts, transactions, and legal matters.
• Evaluate legal claims and assess probable outcomes based on applicable laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Develop case strategies, arguments, and legal theories in preparation for hearings, trials, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Gather and analyze evidence through client interviews, witness interviews, document review, and legal research.
• Search and examine public records and other legal sources to support case development and legal opinions.
• Represent clients before courts, administrative agencies, and other governmental bodies as assigned.

Client Counseling and Communication

• Advise clients regarding legal rights, obligations, business transactions, liability exposure, litigation risks, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding ongoing legal matters, consistent with the direction of Supervising Attorneys.
• Collaborate with attorneys and subject matter experts to ensure comprehensive legal representation.

Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities

• Supervise Legal Secretaries, Paralegals, and support staff as needed.
• Assist with administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
• Complete special projects and assignments as directed.
• Maintain compliance with all firm policies, procedures, ethical standards, and professional obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the applicable State Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in litigation, municipal law, public agency law, or related practice areas.
• Experience appearing before courts, administrative agencies, or regulatory bodies.
• Experience handling contracts, transactional matters, and complex legal research projects.