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San Francisco office of our client seeks environmental associate attorney with 3+ years of experience. The candidate should have the experience necessary to make a significant contribution to a diverse practice that encompasses permitting, enforcement defense, litigation, compliance counseling, and legislative and regulatory advocacy involving all of the major federal and state pollution control and resource protection laws, with particular strengths in renewable energy project development, CEQA implementation and litigation, and brownfield cleanup and redevelopment. Must be admitted to the California Bar. Legal

The San Francisco office of this national mega-firm is very strong in a number of practice areas, including: real estate, commercial and toxic tort litigation, environmental and regulatory, employment law, and business law and investment management. The firm has recently experienced a shift in culture to the New York-big-firm style; the billable hours requirement has reportedly increased to 2,000+ hours. Nevertheless, associates still enjoy cutting-edge work and compensation is extremely competitive. The firm has an hours-based and a merit-based bonus system, with criteria that are spelled out pretty clearly.

Sacramento office of our client seeks natural resources lateral attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience. The candidate will help expand a preeminent California water resources and environmental law practice in the state capital. Will work with public agency and private-sector clients on: federal and state litigation; federal, state and local regulatory negotiations; and transactions involving water resources, including water supply development projects, water transfers, water banking, water service agreements, water company acquisitions, water right acquisitions, and real property purchase and sale agreements. Experience in water resources and environmental law is a plus. Experience in local public agency law is a plus. Experience in engineering or science is a plus. Legal

Must be highly motivated, self-sufficient, and have a high level of dedication and discipline. Strong writing skills and academic credentials is needed.

San Francisco office of our client seeks associate attorney with experience in corporate and/or real estate transactions, land use or real estate development. The candidate should have strong commercial background. Prior experience in, or connections to, the wine industry is helpful. Legal

This highly successful, full-service firm, based in San Francisco, California, is known as one of the best places to practice law in the Bay Area. While a majority of the firm is devoted to litigation, the firm has a sizable and well-regarded business department that consistently receives accolades. The department is thriving and actively seeking to add attorneys in the Real Estate and Land Use practice groups. The firm boasts a notably high retention rate and a slightly lower minimum billable hour requirement than other major law firms. The firm prides itself on its supportive and collegial atmosphere. Moreover, the firm has committed itself to devoting 3-5 percent of its attorneys' time to pro bono work.

Los Angeles office of our client seeks mid-level land use associate attorney with 3+ years of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) experience. A planning background is ideal. Must have experience with California planning and zoning laws; processing local and state development permits and entitlements; processing or opposing initiatives and referenda; analyzing environmental consultant reports (e.g., traffic, air quality, GHGs, geotechnical, biological, water demand and water supply) for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); preparing resolutions, ordinances and findings for approvals of development projects; meeting with agency staff (cities, counties, special districts) concerning development proposals; preparing and processing applications for tentative and parcel maps under the California Subdivision Map Act; negotiating and drafting development agreements consistent with California law; and drafting other real estate/development documents, including encroachment agreements, use permits, use easements, acquisition and disposition agreements, leases and conservation easements. Experience with real estate or land use litigation would be helpful. California Bar admission is required. Legal

The ideal candidate has outstanding academic credentials, exceptional writing and research skills, ability to handle complex matters in a creative and comprehensive manner, and is committed to delivering excellent quality work in a fun, fast-paced, collaborative environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate interpersonal skills, problem solving, and possess a strong work ethic. Must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.

Oroville office of our client seeks associate attorney preferably with litigation as well as in administrative, water, and environmental law experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California. Legal

Possess strong oral and written communication skills, be an excellent researcher, and have a strong work ethic.

Los Angeles office of our client seeks natural resources associate attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience in a number of critical areas of natural resources law, including: litigation and administrative proceedings, strategic water supply planning, water rights permitting and regulatory compliance, adjudications of groundwater rights and water utility concerns. Must have understanding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, administrative proceedings, complex groundwater adjudications, water rights due diligence and transfers, and infrastructure development and use. Legal

Must have an excellent academic record, strong writing, analytical, and public presentation skills, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with clients, agency officials, and the public.

This Amlaw firm values associates that are all in and is therefore leanly staffed, providing a fair amount of client contact amongst its associates. In addition, this firm offers a high amount of pro-bono opportunities, especially for first years. This firm values diversity and has a collaborative, social, work environment.

Santa Barbara office of our client seeks natural resources associate attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience in a number of critical areas of natural resources law, including: litigation and administrative proceedings, strategic water supply planning, water rights permitting and regulatory compliance, adjudications of groundwater rights and water utility concerns. Must have understanding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, administrative proceedings, complex groundwater adjudications, water rights due diligence and transfers, and infrastructure development and use. Legal

Must have an excellent academic record, strong writing, analytical, and public presentation skills, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with clients, agency officials, and the public.

This Amlaw firm values associates that are all in and is therefore leanly staffed, providing a fair amount of client contact amongst its associates. In addition, this firm offers a high amount of pro-bono opportunities, especially for first years. This firm values diversity and has a collaborative, social, work environment.

Los Angeles office of our client seeks land use associate attorney with 2-5 years of preferably with experience with permitting, entitlements, CEQA/NEPA, planning and zoning law, the Subdivision Map Act, and land use litigation, including CEQA litigation. The candidate will work on a full spectrum of land use matters, including project entitlement and litigation. Experience with natural resources, wetlands, endangered species, California Coastal Commission, and historic preservation is helpful. Experience or interest in environmental law, including contaminated site transactions and litigation under CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and state equivalents is also helpful. A high level of academic achievement and major law firm experience are required. Admission to the State Bar of California is required. Legal

San Diego office of our client seeks senior environmental law attorney with 10+ years of experience. The ideal candidate must have wide ranging experience in clean air, water quality and supply matters, hazardous materials, waste and regulatory permitting. Specific experience with land use, public agencies, clean-tech, Native American and energy issues are a bonus. Need some portable business. Major law firm experience, or significant in-house experience is preferred. Legal

Successful candidates will have excellent writing and client relations skills.

Forget all the mumbo jumbo, the real deal is right in front of your eyes!!! Located in sunny San Diego, this distinctive firm provides comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses of international, national, regional and local prominence in many areas. Shine like a star here with an exceptional academic background and considerable law firm experience. This firm has only one office because it is set on preserving its small-firm culture and San Diego feel. These lawyers are very well known and respected in San Diego and do very well for themselves. And the once you get here, you will stay (not just for the weather).

Sacramento office of our client seeks land use/real estate attorney with 3-6 years of experience. The candidate will handle complex matters and have commitment to exceptional client service. Must preferably have in depth experience in municipal law and be familiar with the day-to-day functions of a City Attorney. Should be familiar with environmental law, water law, or elections law. Must be a licensed Attorney in California. Legal

This California law firm was founded a few years ago in order to focus on public policy. They offer services in public law, political and referendum law, aviation, litigation, healthcare, ethics and internal investigations, and legislative advocacy. They work in special districts, government relations, and political law. Their goal is to provide a common sense approach to legal matters and excellent service.