Environmental and Land Use Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an Environmental and Land Use Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience in land use and environmental law or civil litigation, coupled with a background in science or engineering, to represent public agency clients. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, dedicated, and committed to providing excellent client service. They should possess a J.D. from an ABA Accredited law school, an active California Bar License, strong academic credentials, exceptional writing and research abilities, strong oral communication skills, and substantive transactional experience.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to public agency clients in land use and environmental law matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on environmental and land use issues.
• Draft legal documents, including memoranda, opinions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Advise clients on compliance with environmental regulations, including CEQA, NEPA, air quality, and climate change regulations.
• Assist clients with planning and zoning issues, including general plans, specific plans, use permits, and development agreements.
• Lead projects to completion and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Stay current on developments in environmental and land use law.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA Accredited law school.
• Active California Bar License.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional writing and research abilities.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Substantive transactional experience.
• Familiarity with local government land use/zoning processes.
• Relevant litigation experience.
• Relevant experience with other municipal and environmental laws.
• Undergraduate degree in planning, engineering, or sciences.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in land use and environmental law, or civil litigation experience coupled with a background in science or engineering.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA Accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in planning, engineering, or sciences.

Certifications:

Active California Bar License.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and lead projects to completion.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, including CEQA, NEPA, air quality, and climate change regulations.
• Familiarity with local government land use/zoning processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

This firm has offices in both Sacramento and Los Angeles, California. This firm primarily represents public agencies in complex land use and environmental matters. This firm is a full-service environmental and land use firm. The firm is committed to providing cost-effective, high quality legal services to each client. Some of this firm's practice areas include clean air and climate change, public infrastructure, water quality, inverse condemnation, land use planning, sustainable planning and development, and water supply, storage, and conservation.