Associate Attorney - Land Use

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney in Monterey, CA, with over five years of experience in land use, real estate, and public agency administrative law. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in easements, city/county permitting, the Coastal Act, CEQA, water rights, land use litigation, and writs. Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Duties

• Handle land use and real estate matters.
• Advise on public agency administrative law.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents.
• Collaborate with team members on complex cases.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Proficiency in land use and real estate law.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Effective communication.
• Team collaboration.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package.
• Bonus program available.

Founded in the early 1950s, this law firm is based in California. The firm has over 20 attorneys possessing a wide range of expertise in a variety of disciplines like business & real estate, casualty, civil litigation, construction, employment, land use & water, mediation & arbitration, personal injury, probate & estate, product liability, professional malpractice, public entity and tax law. This allows for a collaborative approach where the firm can help meet its clients goals.