Land Use Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a qualified Land Use Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of solid experience in land use matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in and enthusiasm for addressing land use issues and trends, contributing to the shaping of the communities they serve.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Handle legal matters related to land use, administrative law, zoning, affordable housing, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Subdivision Map Act, historic preservation laws, and the California Coastal Act.
• Conduct legal research, and analysis, and provide recommendations to clients.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory submissions.
• Represent clients in hearings, meetings, and negotiations with government agencies and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies and solutions to meet client and team needs.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of solid experience in land use law.
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for land use issues and trends.
• Experience in administrative law, zoning, affordable housing, CEQA, Subdivision Map Act, historic preservation laws, and the California Coastal Act.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• California Bar membership is in good standing.

Skills:

• Legal drafting and document review.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Communication and negotiation.
• Problem-solving and creative thinking.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.