Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney

Sacramento office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks environmental litigation associate attorney with 5+ years of experience in environmental, land use, and/or natural resources law. The candidate should have exceptional first-hand experience on sophisticated legal matters through their work with senior lawyers and clients involving a variety of complex and cutting-edge issues pertaining to water and natural resources, wildlife, agency permitting, land use, and pollution control laws. Must have litigation experience with environmental, land use and/or natural resource issues. Litigation experience in administrative proceedings or with regulatory compliance, including before regional, state or federal agencies essential or, commercial litigation experience with one or more of the above. Clerkship or externship with a federal appellate court, federal district court, or state appellate court preferred. Should have an active membership in or commitment to applying for the California State Bar.

The candidate should have excellent research and writing skills that can be deployed with flexibility to meet internal and external client needs. Must have good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance. Should have strong intellectual curiosity. Must have self-motivation; a commitment to client service and team success. Must have JD degree from an accredited university. The firm offers benefits package that includes an inclusive parental leave policy, paid family medical leave, equivalent health benefits for LGBTQ+ employees spouses and partners, a generous employer health savings account contribution, telemedicine services, day care and medical expense flexible spending account, and employee assistance program.

This large, rapidly growing, full-service law firm is making big strides in the global realm of telecommunications, e-commerce and dot coms in addition to having a very notable practice in international commerce, corporate and contract litigation. It is located in the Pacific Northwest with branches in the West and in Washington. Associates are encouraged to pursue community involvement to enhance their well-rounded approach to law and life. Billable hours credit is given for Pro Bono work, and the firm's hours requirements are very reasonable. Strong mentoring and training programs are present.