Position: Mid-Level Associate to begin immediately Section: Government Law Salary: Government Law Section Salary Range: $195,000 – 260,000 (different and separate from other departments at Rutan & Tucker, LLP) Billing Requirement: 1,950 hours (different and separate from other departments at Rutan & Tucker, LLP); 50 hours pro bono counted toward billables Summary: Government/municipal law attorney sought by Rutan & Tucker, LLP, one of California’s largest full-service law firms with a long-standing and expanding government practice. Rutan’s Government Law section is dedicated to providing comprehensive advice and creative solutions to our clients. We are also committed to public service and ensuring we develop well-rounded attorneys. This means taking time for our families, ourselves, and our communities. The successful applicant will work in a collaborative environment with our highly experienced team of government and municipal law attorneys, representing a diverse group of reputable and well-established public (and private) clients. Rutan attorneys support one another and partners and senior associates are available for guidance and mentoring. As such, we seek attorneys who thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for responsibility, learning and career growth, including a realistic prospect of partnership, and consideration for flexible work location arrangements from within Southern California (i.e., working remotely). The ideal applicant will be an individual committed to public service and public entities. Duties and Responsibilities: For this role, we are specifically looking for someone with 3-5 years of experience and knowledge of municipal law and government agency litigation. Qualifications: Required: Applicants must: Have a license to practice law in the State of California. Experience in Public Agency, Land Use and Litigation Have strong analytical and reasoning skills and a strong work ethic. Be a problem-solver, a creative thinker, and team player. Have good organizational and logistical skills, especially with remote working conditions. Preferred: The following qualifications are desirable: Experience in local government, legislative drafting, real estate, and other public agency-related matters. Ability to deal directly with clients such as public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public. Strong oral communication skills. Strong advocacy skills. Application: Applicants are required to submit their resume, law school transcript, and one writing sample in which they are the primary author. Deadline: Open until filled. Contact: If you have the necessary qualifications and the desire to advance your career in an exciting and sophisticated legal practice, please contact Jena Cree (jcree@rutan.com), Recruiting Manager with the e-mail subject title: Government Law Associate Position. Location: Irvine, California; remote optional Rutan & Tucker, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Please note we do not accept submissions from external recruiters for this role.