Government Law Associate

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Government Law Associate Position at Rutan & Tucker, LLP
H2: Join Our Team of Experienced Government Law Attorneys

Job Title: Government Law Associate

Position: Mid-Level Associate to begin immediately

Salary: $195,000 – $260,000 (based on experience)

Department: Government Law

Location: Irvine, California; remote optional

Job Summary:

Rutan & Tucker, LLP, one of California’s largest full-service law firms, is seeking a Government Law Associate to join our expanding government practice. The successful candidate will work with a highly experienced team of attorneys representing diverse public and private clients. This is an excellent opportunity for career growth, including a realistic chance of partnership, and consideration for flexible work location arrangements within Southern California.

Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive advice and creative solutions to clients in the government and municipal sector
- Collaborate with partners and senior associates for guidance and mentoring
- Thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere

Qualifications:

- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California
- 3-5 years of experience in municipal law and government agency litigation
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Creative problem-solver and team player
- Excellent organizational and logistical skills, especially with remote working conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in local government, legislative drafting, real estate, and other public agency-related matters
- Ability to communicate directly with clients such as public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public
- Strong oral communication and advocacy skills

Application Requirements:

- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample (primary author)

Deadline: Open until filled

To Apply:

Please email your application materials to Jena Cree, Recruiting Manager, at with the subject line "Government Law Associate Position."

Benefits:

- Competitive salary range
- Billing requirement of 1,950 hours (50 hours pro bono counted towards billables)
- Commitment to public service and community involvement
- Flexible work location options within Southern California

Rutan & Tucker, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing well-rounded attorneys who prioritize their families, themselves, and their communities. We do not accept submissions from external recruiters for this role.

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Analytical skills, reasoning skills, problem-solving, creative thinking, team player, organizational skills, oral communication skills, advocacy skills

Law degree

Submit resume, law school transcript, and one writing sample as a primary author to Jena Cree () with the subject line "Government Law Associate Position."

Qualification and Experience License to practice law in the State of California

Legal