Attorney

Associate Attorney who wants to do meaningful public-sector work and grow into a trusted advisor to local governments. You will work directly with the firm's senior leadership on the day-to-day legal work that keeps a local government running - from the ordinance on Monday night's agenda to the contract that has to be signed by Friday. Responsibilities What you will do: • Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, policies, and intergovernmental agreements. • Prepare for and attend council meetings, work sessions, and board hearings, including some evening meetings. • Advise elected officials and staff on open meetings and open records compliance, procurement, zoning and land use, code enforcement, personnel, and ethics questions. • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts - vendor, technology, real estate, lease, and event agreements. • Research and write clear legal memoranda and opinions. • Support litigation in state and federal court: pleadings, motions, discovery, and hearings. • Work closely with city and county managers, clerks, department heads, and outside agencies.