Senior Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney to join its Environment, Land Use, and Natural Resources Practice Group in Sacramento, CA. The attorney will handle diverse cases and matters for regional and national companies, focusing on regulatory counseling and litigation support.

Duties

• Advise clients on air quality and climate regulatory issues under federal and state laws.
• Obtain permits and ensure ongoing compliance, including chemical reporting and stormwater management.
• Respond to government information requests, investigations, enforcement actions, and citizen suits.
• Advise on environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions, including risk allocation and document negotiation.
• Provide litigation support, including drafting pleadings and managing administrative records.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 6-10 years of experience in environmental and natural resources law and related litigation.
• Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and supervise junior associates and paralegals.
• Strong client-service orientation and professional communication skills.
• Admission to and good standing with the California bar.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills.
• Coaching and mentoring program.
• New lawyer integration program.
• Core competency model for long-term success.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge.

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.