Environmental and Land Use Associate Attorney

A law firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking an Environmental and Land Use Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in both environmental and land use law, demonstrating a strong commitment to public interest. This role involves investigating, developing, and enforcing legal and regulatory issues related to the permitting and approval of large-scale projects. The attorney will work closely with supervising attorneys and staff to manage a variety of legal tasks and represent clients before various regulatory and governmental bodies.

Duties:

• Investigate and develop legal and regulatory issues associated with the permitting and approval of large-scale industrial, electric utility, residential, and commercial projects.
• Conduct factual investigations, legal research, and case development.
• Review records, work with scientists, and perform legal analysis and writing.
• Engage in oral advocacy, motion practice, and brief writing.
• Represent clients before federal and state administrative and regulatory agencies, municipalities, and other local governmental agencies.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and represent clients in court.
• Engage in general rulemaking and regulatory proceedings, as well as state and local legislative hearings.
• Collaborate with supervising attorneys and professional staff on complex cases and projects.
• Stay informed on relevant environmental and land use regulations and case law.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of substantive experience practicing environmental law in California.
• Experience with land use law and related regulatory issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the public interest.
• Proven ability to handle a range of legal tasks, from investigation to advocacy.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to conduct legal research and develop complex cases.
• Effective oral advocacy skills and experience with motion practice and brief writing.
• Ability to represent clients before administrative, regulatory, and governmental agencies.
• Experience working with scientific data and collaborating with experts.
• Strong commitment to public interest and environmental protection.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Involvement in high-profile and impactful environmental and land use projects.
• Exposure to a diverse range of legal and regulatory issues in the environmental sector.

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.