Natural Resources Public Agency Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with four-plus years of experience in Sacramento, CA, to address water resources, environmental, and public finance issues for public agencies and landowners. This role offers the chance to impact critical infrastructure services essential to community well-being.

Duties

• Advise elected boards of local public agencies on infrastructure operations.
• Guide landowners in securing and protecting water supplies for land use.
• Draft contracts, manage regulatory programs, and litigate in state and federal courts.
• Engage in water resources, environmental, land-use, and public finance law.
• Collaborate with a diverse team in a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Four-plus years of experience in a relevant practice area.
• Comfort with client engagement and public meetings, or willingness to learn.
• Strong legal analysis, writing skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to attend occasional evening public meetings.
• Interest in solving complex legal problems creatively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Team-oriented with a dynamic approach.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Support for professional growth and development.
• Billable hour credit for pro bono work.

The Sacramento office of this firm represents clients from every area of the state in matters involving water law, natural resources, municipal and public agency, public finance, education, construction, employment and labor, bankruptcy and creditors rights, and related litigation. The work environment is cooperative and the firms attorneys are incredibly down-to-earth; one associate claims she love[s] working as a team with the people here the lawyers, paralegals, even the staff. Billable hour expectations are very reasonable, and compensation is competitive with other Sacramento firms.