Land Use and Environmental Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Land Use and Environmental Associate with 2 to 7 years of experience to join their team in San Diego, California. The role involves working on sophisticated development projects across the state, providing legal expertise in land use and environmental matters.

Duties

• Advise clients on complex land use entitlements and regulatory permitting.
• Conduct environmental review processes and provide strategic guidance.
• Engage in land use litigation as needed.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on high-profile projects.

Requirements

• 2-7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Substantial knowledge of CEQA, planning, and zoning laws.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match and profit-sharing.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.

Formed in 1986, the firm has offices across California and specializes in more than 20 complex fields of law including crisis management, eminent domain, environmental law, climate change, workplace investigations, water law, transportation, and several other areas. For the past 30 years, the firm has grown throughout the state with more than 130 attorneys and staff. Attracting diversity to the firm, to the legal profession, and to the communities helps provide clients with the most effective and efficient legal services. Besides offering a competitive salary with a benefits plan that includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and retirement savings plans, the firm also promotes a working environment that encourages and supports integrity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment. Committed to supporting the communities, the firm partners with a wide range of organizations to meet the shared goal of making the world a better place for everyone and sponsors a broad range of activities with diverse bar associations, law student organizations, alumni associations, youth groups, and clients. This firm is well known in the legal community and has earned numerous awards and honors for professional achievements and activities.