Environmental and Water Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Environmental and Water Law Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental and/or water law matters. The ideal candidate will have experience working with public sector clients and possess strong legal research, writing, and client communication skills.

Duties:

• Assist in representing public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests
• Prepare discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies, such as the State Water Resources Control Board
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis within specific timelines
• Draft a variety of legal documents ranging from client memorandums to law and motion work in adversarial proceedings
• Manage preparation and responses to written discovery
• Interface with clients, demonstrating professionalism and competence in environmental and/or water law matters

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience in environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients
• Experience with public sector clients preferred
• Strong knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills
• Superior writing skills for various legal documents
• Ability to handle and manage tasks with limited supervision
• Proficiency in client communication and conveying legal and strategic issues

Education:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in environmental law or water law are advantageous

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analysis abilities
• Excellent writing skills for legal documents
• Proficiency in managing tasks with limited supervision
• Effective communication and professionalism in client interactions
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and administrative proceedings

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.