Founded in 1927 and with offices throughout California, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP practices in the areas Public Law, Labor and Employment, Education Law, Construction, Insurance, Eminent Domain, Real Estate and Business, Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Burke promotes a culture of inclusion and respect.

Position Summary
Burke, Williams & Sorensen’s Public Law Group has an immediate need for a skilled and motivated attorney with a minimum of 3 years’ experience advising public agencies in the areas of general municipal law, the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, public contracts, code enforcement, land use, and CEQA. The preferred candidate will have acted as an assistant or deputy city attorney, and will have regularly represented planning commissions or equivalent public bodies.

The pay scale for associates at Burke ranges from $135,000 – $200,000 plus annual performance based bonuses. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, and 401(k) with a partial match. We promote an environment that encourages mentoring attorneys to advance in the firm and their careers. Burke supports integrity, diversity, professional growth and personal fulfillment for everyone working at our firm.

Duties and Responsibilities
Advise public agencies in the areas of general municipal law, the Brown Act, conflicts of interest, public contracts, code enforcement, land use, and CEQA.

Qualifications and Prior Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience

How to Apply
Qualified candidates, please email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to recruiting@bwslaw.com. EOE.