Municipal Land Use Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Land Use Associate in Irvine, CA. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in public law and municipal representation, advising various public agencies. The ideal candidate will possess 4-6 years of relevant land use and zoning experience.

Duties

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting, assessing options for new projects and site redevelopment.
• Set strategies to achieve client developer goals and assist throughout the permitting process.
• Navigate complex legal and regulatory issues, providing practical, client-focused advice.
• Update clients regularly on the progress of their matters.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in public agency representation.
• Substantive land use experience; transactional experience is beneficial.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental protection laws.
• Proficiency in planning and zoning law.
• Excellent writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, and team-oriented mindset.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Strong analytical and drafting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With 10 offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned a great reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.