Job Description
Job DescriptionMunicipal Law Associate Attorney
Established 135+ Years Premier Firm Seeking Municipal Law Attorney in Sacramento, California
An established firm with over 135 years in practice is seeking an Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join their team in Sacramento, California. This Attorney will have experience in municipal transactional law, including drafting ordinances and resolutions, advising on open meeting laws, land use and planning, conflicts of interest, free speech regulations, public safety issues, election law matters, and other issues impacting public agency clients. Experience handling public meetings is essential. Candidates must be licensed in California. Offer:
- Salary range: $127,500-$185,000 depending on experience
- 1850 billable requirement (includes 50 pro bono hours)
- Annual bonus tied to class year (approx. $2,500-$15,000 for early years)
- Discretionary merit bonuses based on performance and business development (approx. $5,000-$50,000+)
- 401(k) plan with 3.5-4% annual firm contribution (historically given every year for 30+ years)
- Medical (firm pays portion), dental, and vision insurance
- Pet insurance available
- Firm-hosted lunches, holiday events, and periodic in-person gatherings
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience practicing municipal transactional law. They should be skilled in drafting ordinances and resolutions, advising on open meeting laws, and handling land use and planning matters. Experience with conflicts of interest, free speech regulations, public safety issues, and election law is required. Candidates must be licensed in California and have experience handling public meetings. The ideal candidate will be based in the Sacramento, California office (optional work from home). Responsibilities: The Attorney will provide legal counsel to public agency clients on a wide range of municipal law issues. They will draft ordinances and resolutions, advise on compliance with open meeting laws, and assist with land use and planning matters. The role includes addressing conflicts of interest, free speech regulations, public safety concerns, and election law matters. The Attorney will attend and advise during public meetings and ensure clients receive timely and effective legal guidance. - For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 01/06/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.