Municipal Land Use Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Land Use Associate in Palm Desert, CA. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in public law and municipal representation, advising various public agencies. They are looking for an associate with 4-6 years of experience in land use and zoning.

Duties

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting, assessing options for new projects and site redevelopment.
• Set strategies to achieve client developer goals and assist throughout the permitting process.
• Provide practical, client-focused advice on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Update clients regularly on the progress of their matters.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in public agency representation.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental protection laws.
• Substantive land use and transactional experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, and team-oriented mindset.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

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 10 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 a great 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.