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Los Angeles office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level land use associate attorney with 3+ years of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) experience. The candidate should have 3+ year of 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 (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. A planning background is ideal. 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 J.D. 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.

Environmental and Land Use

Full-Time

Los Angeles office of an AmLaw firm seeks environmental lawyer with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate will serve in consumer products and environmental team to work on a variety of litigation matters, including cases brought under key environmental laws like Prop 65, consumer class action cases, as well as compliance related to a variety of consumer product regulations. Should have extensive litigation experience. Must also be admitted to and a member in good standing of the California Bar. Legal

Strong academic credentials is needed.

This global law firm has a presence in over fifty cities across Central Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the United States. The firm has over 3800 attorneys working in the areas of tax, restructuring and insolvency, corporate, M&A and securities, real estate, antitrust and competition, regulation and investigation, banking and finance, international arbitration, dispute resolution and litigation, pensions and incentives and employment and labor.

Environmental and Land Use

Full-Time

Los Angeles office of an AmLaw firm seeks land use associate attorney with 1-3 years of experience. The candidate will increase own expertise, develop business and other qualities leading to professional development and partnership. Should have familiarity with the land use/zoning process and other local governments. Must have experience playing a role in complex land use matters. Must have substantive experience representing developers to obtain project entitlements, including general plan amendments, specific plans, subdivision map approvals, zone changes, development agreements, use permits. Should also be familiar with federal and State law relating to endangered species, wetland laws, coastal protection, historic preservation, redevelopment and affordable housing. An excellent working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is important, particularly the ability to supervise the preparation of an EIR or other CEQA documents. Must have solid experience speaking at public hearings and knowledge of municipal law. Must focused on land use and development work and is knowledgeable in a number of these areas. Legal

must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills,

This is one of the largest firms in the State of California. This firm is very strong in most of its practice areas, including litigation, labor and banking work. Some of the more distinguished litigators in the State of California call this firm their home. The management of this firm is also awfully good and has managed to stay small despite the proliferation of massive management committees at other large law firms. Associates at this firm also seem to fraternize together quite well. This is a real quality of life law firm, and the people here seem to enjoy their lives both in and outside of work. Not surprisingly, a firm of this caliber is able to attract top attorneys of all backgrounds and has managed to remain fairly selective in its hiring. We also like the diversity of this firm and its people. Finally, we think the associates working here tend to be quite chatty, and the partners even seem this way too. This is the ideal spot for bright, ambitious attorneys with solid work experience and outstanding academic achievements.

Environmental and Land Use

Full-Time

Los Angeles office of our client seeks attorney with 3-18 years of experience and a modest portable book of business ($100K+). The candidate will be advising clients on risk management, claims avoidance, regulatory compliance and general business advice. A basic understanding of real property, development, construction, insurance and the UCC is welcome. Must have a background in engineering, banking, mathematics, computer science or stand up comedy may be considered. Should have a keen interest in developing a quality book of business. Legal

The candidate must have excellent oral advocacy skills. Good academic credentials, strong writing skills are important.

This firm's offices are based in California and Nevada. Thirty-seven competent attorneys are on staff. There are two key practice areas. Disciplines consist of construction law-pubic contracts and business-commercial law. The firm was named in several major law publications. Community outreach is endorsed at the legal practice.

Environmental and Land Use

Full-Time

Los Angeles office of our client seeks land use associate attorney with preferably 3+ years of experience. Knowledge of CEQA is key, experience with Planning and Zoning Laws, Municipal Law, Administrative Law, and the Subdivision Map Act is highly desirable. Litigation background is also desirable. Legal

The Los Angeles office of this vigorous firm specializes in real estate law, environmental law, and civil litigation. The firm boasts an extremely dynamic group of attorneys; the firm's partnership is both young (most are in their 30s and 40s) and talented. Associates are treated very well, and people are generally quite happy working here. Retention is incredibly high; in fact, approximately two-thirds of the associates who joined the firm in the last five years are still at the firm. Despite the firm's size, salaries are only slightly below market.

Environmental and Land Use

Full-Time

Los Angeles office of our client seeks business litigation associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate should be a California licensed attorney. Specializes in business litigation, environmental litigation and counseling and insurance recovery matters. Legal

Strong academic credentials and analytic skills are required.

Environmental and Land Use

Full-Time