2026 ENVIRONMENTAL, LAND USE ASSOCIATE (SAN FRANCISCO)

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 260.000 - 275.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM) seeks an associate with 3–6 years' experience in land use or environmental matters to join our Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy (GLUEE) Department. The associate will handle regulatory, administrative, transactional, and litigation matters related to land and natural resources, including CEQA/NEPA, public lands, and energy.

Excellent academic credentials and admission to the State Bar of California are required.

Qualifikationen

• 3–6 years of experience in land use or environmental matters.
• Excellent academic credentials and admission to the State Bar of California are required.
• Experience in land use litigation and public lands is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Work on regulatory matters related to land development and natural resources.
• Handle administrative and transactional matters.
• Participate in litigation, including writs of mandate.
• Contribute to CEQA and NEPA related work.

Jobbeschreibung

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM) is a results-driven law firm with a relentless focus on client satisfaction. It is through this focus that our work has a purpose and develops into a passion. We take pride in providing our clients with the results they deserve. If you thrive in an environment where your colleagues' defining characteristics are achievement, adaptability, initiative, professionalism, and resourcefulness, the culture at JMM will prove rewarding.

Our Firm offers partners a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with the flexibility and support to develop top-notch practices. We are actively seeking new associates. If you are interested in joining us, we would love to hear from you.

JMM seeks an associate with 3-6 years of experience in land use or environmental matters to join our Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy (GLUEE) Department. This associate will work on a wide range of regulatory, administrative, transactional, and litigation matters relating to the development of land and natural resources, and in the specific subject matter areas of project development, CEQA and NEPA, public lands and mining, air, water, and energy. Prior experience in land use or environmental law is required. Experience in land use litigation (writ of mandate) and public lands is preferred. Experience in real estate transactions also preferred. Excellent academic credentials and admission to the State Bar of California are required.

JMM reasonably expects to pay between $260k and $275k in annual base compensation for this position. The base compensation offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the selected candidate’s qualifications and years of relevant experience. Additionally, associates who meet JMM’s minimum performance standards (including billing at least 1900 hours), can reasonably expect total compensation (base salary plus a discretionary bonus) ranging from $425k to $475k. The discretionary bonus may also be increased based on the number of hours billed and collected in excess of 1900 hours. Separately, the Firm credits associates with an additional bonus on work they originate.