Associate Attorney Environmental and Land Use

Job Overview: A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to practice Environmental and Land Use Law in Northern California. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on sustainable development and public interest advocacy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in complex legal issues, represent clients in various legal forums, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive team. This is a hybrid remote position based in either South San Francisco or Sacramento, California.

Duties:

• Conduct factual investigations and legal research to support case development.
• Collaborate with supervising attorneys and professional staff on legal and regulatory issues.
• Participate in brief writing, motion practice, and oral advocacy.
• Represent clients before federal and state regulatory bodies, municipalities, and local government agencies.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and litigation.
• Work with scientists and technical experts to develop comprehensive legal strategies.
• Participate in regulatory proceedings, rulemaking, and legislative hearings.
• Travel for casework, seminars, hearings, and client meetings as required.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of substantive experience in California environmental and land use law.
• Strong desire to advocate for sustainable development and community benefits.
• Commitment to public interest work and environmental protection.
• Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and good judgment in legal matters.
• Ability to work in a collegial, diverse, and inclusive team environment.
• Willingness to travel for legal work and client needs.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.

Certifications:

• California Bar license in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficient in oral advocacy and litigation practices.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client interactions and teamwork.
• Proactive and detail-oriented in case management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including scientists and experts.

Location:

• Hybrid remote position based in South San Francisco or Sacramento, California.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Hybrid remote work options.
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture focused on public service and sustainability.

This law firm provides a unique combination of experience in environmental, labor law, natural resources, building and construction, energy, utility, land use and local government. Since its founding over 30 years ago, the firm has developed a reputation for providing its clients with the highest quality legal representation and advocacy. Located in Sacramento and South San Francisco, this firm specializes in non-profit associations, labor organizations, consumer and community groups, trade associations, environmental and public agencies. Its clientele consists mainly before state and federal administrative and regulatory agencies, municipalities and other local governmental agencies.