Water Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in water law to join its team. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a partner to support clients in water, environmental, and local government legal matters. The role involves both independent and team-based work, legal analysis, client communication, and representation before various regulatory agencies.

Location:

• Austin, Texas

Duties:

• Assist in providing legal counsel on water, environmental, and local government issues

• Represent clients before agencies such as the Public Utility Commission (PUC), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)

• Support governmental entities, including water districts, municipalities, and regional authorities

• Handle legal matters involving water rights, utilities, permitting, compliance, and open government

• Perform substantive legal research, draft documents, and advise clients

• Participate in client development and marketing efforts

• Supervise legal support staff as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, with emphasis in water law

• Ability to travel locally and statewide, including attendance at evening client meetings

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Commitment to working more than 40 hours per week when necessary

• High level of organization and task prioritization

• Strong interpersonal and client-relations skills

• Technical proficiency and willingness to stay current with legal technology

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar of Texas

• Completion of annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements

Skills:

• Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities

• Strong analytical and legal reasoning skills

• Capacity to manage multiple complex legal tasks under deadlines

• Tactful communication with diverse clients and legal professionals

• Familiarity with Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

While this firm practices numerous types of law, we would be remiss if we did not mention that this firm takes the government work it does extremely seriously. In fact, the government practice of this firm in Austin is its largest practice group by far. There is a real intellectual feel to this firm, and the attorneys all seem to take real pleasure in participating in activities outside of work like writing articles and speaking on panels. This full service firm has a real cerebral feel to it and the attorneys practicing here all seem genuinely and truly committed to the work that they do.