Land Use Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles seeks a Land Use Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of solid land use experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in land use, administrative law, zoning, affordable housing, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Subdivision Map Act, historic preservation laws, and the California Coastal Act. The candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, exceptional legal research and analytical abilities, effective problem-solving capabilities, and the capacity to work independently and proactively. California Bar membership is in good standing, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion is required.

Job Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients on land use matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on land use, zoning regulations, environmental laws, and other relevant areas.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, permits, and environmental impact reports.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, zoning appeals, and other land use-related proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders to achieve desired land use objectives.
• Stay abreast of land use law and regulations developments and advise clients accordingly.
• Assist senior attorneys in managing caseloads and client relationships.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of solid land use experience.
• Experience with administrative law, zoning, affordable housing, CEQA, the Subdivision Map Act, historic preservation laws, and the California Coastal Act preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities and ability to develop creative solutions.
• California Bar membership is in good standing.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Client counseling and representation.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.