Associate Water Law Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate with 7-10 years of experience in water law and/or environmental law to join their team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting pleadings, briefs, and motions in both state and federal courts.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, briefs, and motions for state and federal court cases.
• Conduct discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Argue motions effectively in court.
• Manage multiple, time-sensitive projects efficiently and collaboratively.
• Take ownership of significant projects and work well within a team.

Requirements

• Admitted to the State Bar of California.
• 7-10 years of experience in water law and/or environmental law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Education

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

Certifications

• State Bar of California admission.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Collegial, hybrid work environment.
• Excellent advancement opportunities for associates.

The mid-sized San Francisco office of this full-service firm is very well-known for its appellate work. Insiders claim the firm actively encourages its attorneys to maintain a life outside of the office and the minimum billable requirement is only 1,900 hours/year.