Mid-level Environmental And Natural Resources Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Mid-level Environmental and Natural Resources Associate Attorney. The successful candidate will have a strong background in environmental law and natural resources, with experience in managing soil and groundwater contamination, water quality, air quality, and climate change cases. This role involves conducting legal research, participating in litigation, and providing regulatory compliance guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and environmental and natural resources law analysis.
• Perform preliminary case investigations and evaluations to support litigation and legal strategies.
• Participate in environmental litigation matters, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Provide legal guidance on compliance issues, regulatory requirements, and environmental policies.
• Conduct due diligence in real estate transactions focusing on environmental concerns.
• Support senior attorneys in various legal matters and case preparations.
• Stay updated on relevant statutes, regulations, and case law to provide accurate legal advice and representation.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in environmental and natural resources law.
• Demonstrated expertise in statutes, regulations, and common law issues related to soil and groundwater contamination, water quality, air quality, and climate change.
• Membership in the California State Bar is required.
• A California State Bar license is a plus.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Ability to effectively manage case files and legal proceedings.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support senior attorneys.

Job Location:

• Long Beach, CA

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.