Associate Attorney - Environmental and Water Law

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Environmental and Water Law in Irvine, CA. The role involves advising and representing clients, with a focus on public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights.

You will handle advisory, transactional and litigation matters, conduct comprehensive legal research, draft memoranda and motions, and manage discovery with limited supervision while interfacing with clients on strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in environmental and/or water law.
• Experience with public sector clients preferred.
• Knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in environmental and water law matters.
• Prepare discovery and pleadings for litigation at state administrative agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis.
• Draft client memorandums and law and motion documents.
• Manage and respond to written discovery with limited supervision.
• Interface with clients to convey legal and strategic issues.
• Develop plans and courses of action for legal matters.

Skills

Environmental law

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent work

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Environmental and Water Law in Irvine, CA. The role involves working with public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights, providing advisory, transactional, and litigation services.

Duties

• Advise and represent clients in environmental and water law matters.
• Prepare discovery and pleadings for litigation at state administrative agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis.
• Draft client memorandums and law and motion documents.
• Manage and respond to written discovery with limited supervision.
• Interface with clients to convey legal and strategic issues.
• Develop plans and courses of action for legal matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in environmental and/or water law.
• Experience with public sector clients preferred.
• Knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Education

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

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Excellent communication and follow-through skills.
• Strong judgment and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to work as a self-starter and hard worker.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.