Municipal Land Use Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Land Use Associate in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will possess 4-6 years of experience in land use and zoning, with a focus on public agency representation. This role involves navigating complex legal and regulatory issues to provide practical, client-focused advice.

Duties

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting assessments.
• Develop strategies to achieve client developer goals.
• Assist clients throughout the permitting process.
• Provide advice on CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental laws.
• Draft and analyze legal documents with precision.
• Regularly update clients on the progress of their matters.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant land use and zoning experience.
• Experience with public agency representation.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar of California admission.

Skills

• Excellent writing and research abilities.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Self-starter with a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices, including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With ten offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned an excellent reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional, collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.