Remote Public Law Associate/Junior Partner
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer -
Government
🌍 Remote Public Law Associate / Junior Income Partner (California – Nor Cal Preferred)
Experience: 3+ Years
Practice Area: Public Law, Land Use, Governance, Municipal, Employment & Compliance
đź’Ľ About the OpportunityA leading California law firm with nearly a century of excellence in
municipal and public law
is seeking a
Remote Public Law Associate (3+ years)— or
Junior Income Partner
— to join its statewide practice.
This is an outstanding opportunity to represent
public agencies, municipalities, and governmental entities
throughout California. While the position is fully remote, the firm
prefers candidates based in Northern California
for easier client collaboration and court appearances when needed.
- Advise and represent
public agencies, cities, counties, school districts, and special districts - Handle matters involving
governance, land use, contracts, employment, litigation, and regulatory compliance - Provide
day-to-day operational counsel
to municipal and public agency clients - Draft and review
ordinances, resolutions, and contracts - Support litigation and transactional matters involving
public entities - Collaborate with experienced attorneys across departments on complex legal issues
- 3+ years
of experience in
public or municipal law
(law firm or government setting) - California Bar admission required
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and advisory skills
- Familiarity with
Brown Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act
, and other public agency regulations preferred - Team-oriented, client-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive
medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)benefits - Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Fully remote role
with preference for
Northern California candidates
For nearly 100 years, the firm’s attorneys have provided
ethical, knowledgeable, and practical legal solutions
to public entities throughout California. Clients include
state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, special districts, and joint powers authorities
. The team’s expertise spans
land use, public finance, environmental compliance, employment, public contracting, and governance
— offering full-spectrum support to California’s public sector.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about
public law
and want to make an impact shaping California’s communities, apply today to join a team that’s redefining modern municipal law practice.
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