Associate - Land Use and Environmental - 3-5 Years of Experience

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 3 to 5 years of experience to join their Land Use and Environmental Group in Oakland, CA. The role involves working on sophisticated, large-scale development matters for both public and private projects across California.

Duties

• Advise clients on complex land use entitlements and regulatory permitting.
• Conduct environmental review processes.
• Engage in land use litigation.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on development projects.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Substantial knowledge of CEQA, planning and zoning laws, and California land use processes.
• 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

• Admission to 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.