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Municipal Attorney Jobs in California

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Irvine, CA

Remote

$160,000–$200,000 / year

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2 days ago

Citrus Heights, CA

$170,000–$200,000 / year

2 days ago

Sacramento, CA

$130,000–$190,000 / year

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2 days ago

Irvine, CA

$150,000–$240,000 / year

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2 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$165,000–$200,000 / year

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2 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$150,000–$250,000 / year

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2 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$150,000–$185,000 / year

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2 days ago

Sacramento, CA

$140,000–$200,000 / year

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2 days ago

San Francisco, CA

$150,000–$225,000 / year

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2 days ago

Irvine, CA

$110,000–$200,000 / year

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2 days ago

Fullerton, CA

$200,000–$250,000 / year

We are a premier California public sector law firm known for providing high-level legal advice, guidance, and litigation representation to cities, counties, law enforcement agencies, public entities, and governmental clients throughout the state. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

2 days ago

Citrus Heights, CA

$200,000–$250,000 / year

The ideal candidate will have deep experience defending public entities, law enforcement agencies, officers, municipalities, or governmental clients in civil rights matters involving constitutional claims, excessive force, wrongful arrest, unlawful search and seizure, due process, qualified immunity, Monell liability, and related federal and state law claims. With a strong reputation in high-stakes civil rights and law enforcement litigation, the firm regularly represents public agencies and officers in matters involving constitutional claims, Section 1983 litigation, excessive force allegations, unlawful arrest claims, Monell liability, qualified immunity, and related civil rights defense matters.

2 days ago

Irvine, CA

$120,000–$175,000 / year

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2 days ago

Riverside, CA

$140,000–$220,000 / year

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2 days ago

West Hollywood, CA

Remote

$150,000–$225,000 / year

Founded nearly two decades ago and based in Beverly Glen, with seven offices across California, we are a 130+ attorney firm devoted exclusively to representing public schools, community colleges, educational institutions, and other public entities. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

2 days ago

Oakland, CA

$130,000–$140,000 / year

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2 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$130,000–$170,000 / year

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2 days ago

San Francisco, CA

$190,000–$280,000 / year

We are seeking a Project Executive to lead civic and public sector construction work, providing executive oversight across multiple projects while supporting client engagement, team leadership, financial performance, safety, quality, and long-term market growth. We are a leading commercial construction firm delivering complex, technically demanding projects across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, education, civic, and commercial markets.

2 days ago

Rancho Cordova, CA

$40–$53 / hour

We work across diverse markets including commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, data/technology, and public works, delivering projects through design-build, design-assist, and plan-spec approaches. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

2 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$250,000–$280,000

This role provides senior leadership across the full project lifecycle—including design coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout—while maintaining accountability for schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of large-scale public infrastructure electrical projects.

7 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

$140,000–$200,000 / year
Full time

This role leads complex commercial building and construction projects from preconstruction through completion, overseeing field operations, schedules, and subcontractors. A successful Senior Superintendent - Public Works should have: 6+ years of leading commercial building and construction projects (ground-up preferred).

13 days ago

Santa Monica, CA

$140,808–$173,832 / year

The Citys liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, Political Reform Act, Public Records Act, housing, economic development, land use, real estate, public safety, labor and employment, public contracting, municipal finance, election law, and constitutional issues.

9 days ago

Fullerton, CA

Remote

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys advising public entities, attending public meetings, and working closely with government clients on land use and governance matters. A well-established California public law practice is seeking an experienced municipal attorney to support public agency clients in Southern California.

30+ days ago

Citrus Heights, CA

Remote

The role focuses on transactional and advisory municipal law work, including land use, zoning, CEQA/NEPA compliance, development agreements, redevelopment matters, and day-to-day governance counseling for California public entities. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys advising public agencies, attending public meetings, and serving as a strategic partner to cities and public boards on impactful community matters.

30+ days ago

San Jose, CA

$121,795.18–$274,602.64 / year

As a City litigation attorney, under supervision you will have primary responsibility for all aspects of assigned cases, including pleading, litigation strategy, client communication and coordination, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, and trial. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

30+ days ago

Ventura, CA

$124,538.38–$249,360.11 / year

WHAT WE OFFER The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package which includes the following: Annual Leave - The candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288.08 hours after 5 years of service, 296.14 hours after 10 years of service, and 304.20 hours after 15 years of service. NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.

30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA

$155,428–$272,350 / year

Exemplar public finance work by our Office includes the following:A General Fund capital financing program, including issuance of general obligation bonds, lease revenue bonds, certificates of participation and commercial paper programSan Francisco Public Utilities Commission water, wastewater and power capital financing projects, including the establishment of a credit/liquidity program for community choice aggregation (CleanPower SF)A San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency transit capital improvement program, including revenue bonds, commercial paper, and vehicle lease purchasingA Port of San Francisco capital improvement program to develop waterfront property, including Mission Rock and Pier 70 developmentsA Treasure Island capital development program, including issuance of special tax and infrastructure tax increment bonds to finance public realm development on Treasure IslandVarious multifamily and single-family affordable housing programsSan Francisco Public Utilities Commission water revenue bond program, sewer bond refunding, commercial paper program, and state revolving fund loan program. The role involves preparing security documents, disclosure documents and related legislation; managing outside bond and disclosure counsel; drafting ballot measures; advising on state legislation related to municipal finance; conducting in-house trainings on the City's disclosure obligations, IRS post-issuance requirements, and other finance-related issues; and advising on matters that may include but are not limited to the following:Legal and policy limitations on debt expendituresThe application, approval, and expenditure of federal and state grant fundsThe procurement, negotiation, and management of debt-related agreements, such as credit facility agreements, feasibility consulting services, municipal, investment and rebate advisory services, along with other professional service agreementsFinancial, tax, and other compliance auditsUtility rates, revenues, and expenditures under California Propositions 218 and 26, the acquisition of utility assets (including but not limited to power transmission and distribution assets), and the long-term purchase and development of renewable energy resourcesThe Office's public finance attorneys collectively work across all City departments to manage post-issuance security law and disclosure responsibilities and tax issues, including arbitrage, rebate and IRS audit matters.

30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA

$155,428–$272,350 / year

The team works closely with many City departments, including the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, the Real Estate Department, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Office of Public Finance, the Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Recreation and Parks Department. The real estate attorneys work on a wide range of real estate transactions and property management issues for the City - from large, complex development projects, such as mixed-use commercial developments and affordable and supportive housing projects, to purchases and sales, leases, loans, legislation, easements and other real estate matters.

30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA

$155,428–$272,350 / year

Advising City departments and officials on complex legal and policy matters related to health care, public health, social services, homelessness programs, and government operationsProviding real-time legal guidance on operational, regulatory, and compliance issues affecting hospitals, clinics, behavioral health programs, and public benefit systemsCounseling clients on legal risk, statutory interpretation, and administrative decision-makingDrafting ordinances, regulations, ballot measures, and policiesReviewing and negotiating contracts, procurements, and requests for proposalsAdvising commissions and policy bodies before and during public meetingsInterpreting federal, state, and local laws governing health care systems, human services programs, privacy protections, and public fundingAdvising on public records, open government, and government ethics issuesDeveloping subject-matter expertise in areas critical to City governance and public service delivery. Ideal candidates will have:At least five years of legal experience, particularly in an advisory, health care, or government counsel roleExperience advising hospitals, health systems, or public agencies on operational and regulatory mattersExperience advising on HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and related compliance obligations is preferred, but not requiredFamiliarity with federal and state laws governing privacy protections for public benefit and health informationExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilitiesThe ability to independently manage complex assignments in a fast-paced environmentSound judgment and the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal adviceA collaborative approach and commitment to respectful and inclusive teamworkMinimum QualificationsLicensed to practice law in CaliforniaVerification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

23 days ago

Oakland, CA

$152,999–$212,625 / year

Negotiates, prepares, drafts and reviews agreements, preliminary reports, title policies, grant proposals, Board reports, letters, licenses, interagency cooperative agreements, contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, legislation, and other legal documents and instruments; offers opinions as to legal adequacy. Experience - Attorney II: Three (3) years of recent and verifiable experience as a practicing attorney in civil or government law, including demonstrated trial experience and experience taking depositions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, including at least two (2) years performing duties at a level equivalent to the District's Attorney I classification.

19 days ago

San Diego, CA

$135,000–$270,000 / year

The San Diego City Attorneys Office protects the people of San Diego by serving as chief legal counsel to the City of San Diego's elected officials and operational departments; prosecuting and defending civil cases involving the City; and as the City's prosecutor on behalf of the People of the State of California, by holding accountable those who commit crimes against the public health and safety and violate other local and state laws. The Criminal and Community Justice Division (Criminal Division) of the San Diego City Attorney's Office is seeking applications from candidates who are interested in a position as a Chief Deputy City Attorney (Chief).

30+ days ago

San Diego, CA

$135,693–$266,864 / year

The San Diego City Attorneys Office protects the people of San Diego by serving as chief legal counsel to the City of San Diego's elected officials and operational departments; prosecuting and defending civil cases involving the City; and as the City's prosecutor on behalf of the People of the State of California, by holding accountable those who commit crimes against the public health and safety and violate other local and state laws. Deputies in the Housing Protection Unit routinely: Civilly prosecute a wide range of violations referred by various City Departments, such as Building and Land Use Enforcement of the Development Services Department, the San Diego Fire Department, and the San Diego Police Department, including Drug Abatement and Red-Light Abatement actions.

19 days ago

Los Angeles, California

The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience in civil litigation - preferably defending public entities, including law enforcement agencies and their officers, in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings - including at least two (2) years of experience preparing and responding to written discovery, conducting related meet-and-confer sessions, preparing related motions, and taking/defending witness depositions. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

20 days ago

San Diego, CA

$96,408–$116,667.20 / year

Qualifying investigation experience must include the full range of investigative responsibilities, such as locating and interviewing witnesses; conducting surveillance; photographing and/or recording evidence; serving subpoenas and summonses; preparing declarations, affidavits, and other related documents for court motions, or search and arrest warrants; retaining expert witnesses and providing case-specific information to experts; and assisting attorneys at trials and hearings. Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).

18 days ago

Walnut Creek, CA

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Our team handles municipal law matters for public entities from California to the East Coast, and features several lawyers who serve as General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, or Special Counsel for cities, special districts, and other municipal bodies.

19 days ago

Los Angeles, CA

19 days ago

Stockton, CA

$129,411.60–$182,284.44 / year

The Office works with City departments to find and implement solutions to high-priority issues like crime reduction, workforce development, expansion of youth programming, program and resource availability targeted toward community wellbeing, homelessness, including the provision of affordable housing, and allocation of economic development efforts to develop business incentives and engage private employers to increase employment opportunities consistent with the Council's priority goals. Annually Location City of Stockton, CA Job Type Full-Time (Regular) Job Number 0525-0000 Department City Attorneys Office Opening Date 05/01/2025 Description Benefits Questions DEFINITION THE OPPORTUNITYThe City of Stockton offers a stellar opportunity for municipal attorneys with extensive litigation experience and/or advisory experience to municipal service departments who are looking to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment and an organization characterized by a friendly, productive, and collegial team atmosphere.

30+ days ago

Oxnard 93030, CA

Under general direction, the Assistant City Attorney provides a wide range of professional legal services to all City departments and divisions, City Council and various boards, commissions, committees; may assist in coordinating the work of contract attorneys on complex or specialized matters; and performs related duties as assigned. This position will focus on California housing laws; local Housing Authority issues; City tenant protection laws; administrative hearings and writ proceedings related to housing; working in partnership with the City Attorney; and may include work on general municipal matters.

30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA

$127,400–$154,804 / year

Minimum QualificationsEducationM.L.S., M.L.I.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited schoolExperienceOne year of experience as a librarian or conducting legal researchLegal research experience must include case law, statutes, regulations with use of major legal databases (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis)Desired QualificationsSignificant professional experience as a law librarian, preferably in a law firm, government, or similarly fast-paced legal environment. @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file.

30+ days ago

Bakersfield, CA

$131,688.96–$160,108 / year

Deputy City Attorney I: Conducts legal research as needed; Prepares and prosecutes criminal matters; Prepares, assists, and handles civil litigation cases; Prepares or assists in administrative hearings and represents the City in such hearings; Reviews and interprets federal, state, county and city statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, court decisions, laws, and other legal authority; Deputy City Attorney II: In addition to above, Represents the City administrative hearings before City Boards and Commissions and federal agencies; Prosecutes litigation where the City is the Plaintiff; Assists other attorneys in all phases of legal work. Deputy City Attorney I & II: Under general direction, performs legal work involving a wide range of municipal and criminal law topics; handles routine professional legal tasks; attends meetings of various Boards and Commissions in an advisory capacity; performs related work as required.

30+ days ago

Bakersfield, CA

Essential Duties: Assumes full management responsibility in planning, organizing, and managing the operations of the City Attorney's Office including supervision of professional and clerical staff; Directs and oversees all legal affairs, including disputes, administrative hearings, litigation, and regulatory matters; Determines and approves legal strategies, including the use and management of outside counsel; Directs and/or prepares complex statistical and narrative reports, correspondence, and other documents; Develops and administers department agreements and oversees department budget; Attends meetings of the City Council, Boards and Commissions; attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as assigned; makes presentations to various groups and individuals. Interim position under direction of the City Council and in partnership with the City Attorney, provides executive management oversight of all legal matters and delivers strategic counsel to City Council, Mayor, City staff, Boards and Commissions; performs highly specialized and complex municipal, civil and criminal legal work in representing the City, including organization and supervision of department staff, and; Performs other work as required.

30+ days ago

Los Angeles, California

$155,000–$205,000 / year

Albright, Yee & Schmit is a 40+ year downtown LA boutique handling defense-side labor and employment, business litigation, and general liability for a roster of public entities, municipalities, and corporate clients. Over our 40+ year history, we have built lasting relationships with public entities, municipalities, businesses, and governmental clients throughout California and across the United States.

6 days ago

Salinas, CA

Assistant City Attorney City of Salinas, CA The City of Salinas is accepting applications for an Assistant City Attorney to provide a wide range of professional legal services to all City departments, the City Council and various boards and commissions, as well as legal tasks involving a wide variety of municipal legal subjects with general instruction or assistance from the City Attorney. Municipal experience providing full-time legal services for governmental agencies including municipal or county counsel, special district counsel or private law firm providing legal support to local government clients is highly desirable, as is experience with civil litigation.

30+ days ago

Stockton, CA

$146,430.28–$187,752.97 / year

Physical/Mental Abilities: Mobility - Constant sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; frequent walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; Lifting - Constant lifting and frequent carrying of 10 pounds or less; Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work; Dexterity - Constant holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking - Frequent hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; Frequent speaking in front of large groups of people; Special Requirements - May require weekend or evening work and frequent driving an automobile; Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone; Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise and indoor cold and heat conditions; and Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically quiet but may be loud at times and at some locations. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Municipal, State, Federal, and Constitutional laws affecting city government; Principles, methods, and techniques of legal research and investigation; Court and Administrative Agency procedures, including pleading requirements, rules of court, presentation techniques, and evidentiary rules; Municipal government organization, structure, and functional responsibilities; Ethical and other Rules of Professional Conduct that regulate the practice of law; Principles and practices of contract administration; Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant technology and software programs; Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation; Safe work practices; and Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

30+ days ago

Huntington Beach, CA

$150,300.80–$211,473.60 / year

Deputy City Attorney I/II:\n\n Timely responds to the needs presented while working in the City Attorney's Office in a professional, responsible, efficient manner in accordance with office policy as set by the City Attorney\n Performs a full range of legal research, writing, and other law-related transactional duties\n Drafts, reviews, and negotiates leases, contracts, and agreements\n Drafts, reviews, evaluates, revises, and recommends City ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures\n Performs legal research, analysis, interprets laws, rulings and regulations, and prepares legal opinions to departments, boards, commissions, agencies and established committees as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorneys\n Attends meetings with City staff and/or members of the public on behalf of the City and provides legal advice during the meetings as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorneys\n May indirectly supervise other less experienced attorneys, support staff, and interns, provide work assignments and direction, review and evaluate work product as directed by the City Attorney or Chief Assistant City Attorney (at the II level)\n \nClick here to view the full job description for Deputy City Attorney I\n \nClick here to view the full job description for Deputy City Attorney II\n \nIn addition to duties listed above, Senior Deputy City Attorney (Advisory) also\n\n Performs the full range of advisory work\n Explains City policies and issues to employees, elected officials and the general public\n Performs a full range of legal research, analysis, interprets laws, ruling and regulations, and provides legal opinions to departments, boards, commissions, agencies and established committees, as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorneys\n Attends meetings with City staff and/or members of the public on behalf of the City and serves as legal advisor during meetings of public bodies, including the City Council, Personnel Commission and Planning Commission, as directed by the City Attorney or the Chief Assistant City Attorneys\n Performs to prevent and minimize legal exposure by providing legal advice to City officers and employees\n \nClick here to view the full job description for Senior Deputy City Attorney\n \nThe preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The Deputy City Attorney I or II perform routine to complex work, while the Senior level position will handle high leveladvisory assignments with emphasis in complex transactions, advising departments on environmental and land useissues, including CEQA, Subdivision Map Act, Coastal Act as well as in-depth knowledge of the Brown Act, PublicRecords Act, Political Reform Act and Roberts Rules of Order to serve as staff counsel to City boards, commissions andcommittees and may provide direction and assistance to less experienced attorneys at the Deputy City Attorney levels.

30+ days ago

Napa, CA

$216,731–$316,200 / year

Mission Statement: Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence. Language Equity: The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants.

30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA

The Department welcomes both entry‑level and lateral/experienced attorneys for placement across any of the Criminal Division units, including Misdemeanors, Preliminary Hearings, General Felonies, Intake, Juvenile, Homicide, Child Abuse & Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Major Crimes, Alternative/Collaborative Courts, and Vulnerable Victims. The sample should be accompanied by a cover page explaining (a) the sample's original purpose (e.g., class assignment, moot court brief, internal memorandum for employer); (b) when and for whom the sample was written; (c) the extent of editing by any third party; (d) if the writing sample is an excerpt from a larger document, the nature of such larger document; and (e) if the sample is a collaborative work, which portion of the sample was written by the applicant.

30+ days ago

San Francisco, CA

$133,365–$156,900 / year

The Law Division has received several awards for its pro bono contributions, including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council's "Excellence in Pro Bono Award," and we encourage our legal professionals to contribute time and expertise to pro bono work as part of their role. In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

21 days ago

North Hollywood, CA

$74,200–$137,800 / year

Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

30+ days ago

Torrance, CA

$8,910–$11,809 / year

The DepartmentThe Office of the City Attorney advises and represents the City Council and City Departments on all legal matters in which they are involved, and prosecutes state law misdemeanors and Municipal Code violations that occur within the City of Torrance. Under supervision, the Deputy City Attorney I conducts legal research and analysis, drafts and reviews a variety of legal documents, and provides guidance to City staff and officials.

30+ days ago

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