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Los Angeles office of our client seeks land use attorney with 6+ years of experience. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience representing developers to obtain project entitlements, including general plan amendments, specific plans, subdivision map approvals, zone changes, development agreements, use permits. Should have familiarity with the land use/zoning process, other local governments. Must be familiar with federal and State law relating to endangered species, wetland laws, coastal protection, historic preservation, redevelopment and affordable housing. 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. Legal

The candidate should have the desire to increase own expertise, develop business and other qualities leading towards potential partnership. 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.

Berkeley office of our client seeks environmental, energy, tribal law associate attorney with experience. The candidate will serve in all aspects of litigation in state and federal court, before the California Public Utilities Commission, policy review and analysis, legislative/regulatory drafting, transactional work on behalf of tribes. Should preferably have a science or policy background (particularly environmental) or a demonstrated interest in tribal law. Must be Barred in California. Legal

Excellent time management, critical thinking, and research and writing skills are required. The ideal candidate will be independent, self-motivated, and creative.

This California firm offers a range of legal services to public interest groups and individuals. They focus on providing services in the areas of land use, legislation, litigation, water, and administrative law.

New Ulm office of our client seeks attorney with 1+ year of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience with secured transactions, drainage and water rights, litigation and corporate law. Legal

Must have strong academic credentials and legal research and writing skills.

This firm's core practice areas are business law, agriculture and agribusiness, medical malpractice defense, litigation, banking and finance, insurance defense, estate planning, and family law and divorce. They have been serving clients for over 75 years. They have over 40 attorneys and over 60 support staff to help them serve their clients.

Mankato office of our client seeks attorney with 1+ year of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience with secured transactions, drainage and water rights, litigation and corporate law. Legal

Must have strong academic credentials and legal research and writing skills.

Los Angeles office of our client seeks senior land use attorney with 5+ years of experience. The candidate should have California Bar membership in good standing. Legal

Outstanding academic credentials is needed. Excellent writing, research and communication skills is essential.

What an interesting and varied group of attorneys this firm attracts. We believe this is a true Westside law firm and that the people in this firm truly care about their firm. This firm has very interesting work and has taken a lot of time to think about the type of work it likes to do and how to approach the work. The attorneys in this firm all appear to have a spark and to enjoy being attorneys. We are impressed with many of the associates in this firm because a lot of them have managed to generate very significant amounts of business quite early in their careers. This is a super place, and attorneys can be happy here. The firm has been growing at a steady clip for a long time now and has some interesting contacts in leading California industries. Additionally, the management of this firm is among the best we have seen of any firm and takes an active part in the development of the firm's associates and allows them to know exactly what is expected of them to advance up the ladder. This firm has significant connections all throughout the United States.

Houston office of our client seeks litigation environmental work place safety attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate focuses on major incident response, government inspections and enforcement litigation, internal investigations, and HSE compliance counseling. Environmental, OSHA, or litigation/toxic tort experience are preferred. Must preferably be admitted to the Texas State Bar. Legal

Nationally recognized law firm and excellent law school grades. Excellent judgement and communication skills, strong analytical skills, and a client focused work ethic are required.

This law firm is over four decades old and serves both domestic and international clients in business-related matters. Their areas of practice include corporate, antitrust and competition, tax planning, health care, intellectual property, financial services, energy, litigation, dispute resolution, and more. Their offices are located in Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Irving, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Francisco, and Washington DC.

San Francisco office of our client seeks environmental/land use attorney with 3-7 years of experience. The candidate will work on a wide range of regulatory, administrative, and litigation matters relating to the development of land and natural resources, and in the specific subject matter areas of project development, CEQA and NEPA, public lands and mining, air, water, endangered species, and energy. Prior experience in land use or environmental law is required. Experience in land use litigation (writ of mandate) is preferred. Admission to the State Bar of California are required. Legal

Excellent academic credentials is needed.

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.

Washington, D.C. office of our client seeks junior to mid-level environment, energy and resources attorney with 2-5 years of experience with litigation matters. The candidate should preferably have experience with the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Renewable Fuel Standard, Indian Law and/or experience challenging and defending federal approvals under the Administrative Procedure Act. A prior federal judicial clerkship is also a plus. Legal

The District of Columbia based legal practice opened thirty-three years ago. Ninety-three qualified attorneys comprise the law office. Practice areas served at the law office are comprehensive. Litigation, intellectual property, government contracts, government relations, environmental-natural resources, international trade, and antitrust are a number of their practice disciplines. This firm's Political Law group is known across the country for their legal expertise in campaign finance and election law. Attorneys are committed to community outreach primarily through their support of local charitable organizations.

Los Angeles office of our client seeks junior or mid-level land use associate with 1+ year of California Environmental Quality Act experience. The candidate should have 1+ 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.