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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.

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.

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

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.

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.