Land Use Associate Attorney

Job Title: Land Use Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Irvine, CA is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Land Use Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of relevant experience. This role involves handling various aspects of land use law, including project entitlements, administrative proceedings, and litigation. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of land use regulations, such as CEQA, the Coastal Act, and municipal law. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to succeed in this role.

Duties:

• Handle legal matters related to land use, including project entitlements and litigation
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Advise clients on laws such as CEQA, the Coastal Act, the Map Act, housing law, and municipal law
• Prepare and review legal documents and briefs
• Work collaboratively with the legal team and provide strategic guidance to clients on land use issues
• Attend hearings, meetings, and other related events to advocate for clients

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of focused experience in land use law
• Strong understanding of CEQA, the Coastal Act, the Map Act, and related laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle administrative proceedings and litigation
• Solid legal research and analytical skills
• Admission to the California Bar is required

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials are preferred

Certifications:

• An active member of the California Bar Association

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and case management
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent client relationship management and advisory skills

Job Location:

• Irvine, CA

The mid-sized Orange County office of this vigorous firm specializes in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate finance, land use and eminent domain law, and commercial leasing. The firm boasts an extremely dynamic group of attorneys; the firms partnership is both young (most are in their 30s and 40s) and talented. Associates are treated very well and people, are generally quite happy working here. Retention is incredibly high; in fact, approximately two-thirds of the associates who joined the firm in the last five years are still at the firm. Despite the firms size, salaries are only slightly below market.