Associate Attorney - Environmental and Water Law

BCG Attorney Search; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Environmental and Water Law in Pasadena, CA. The role involves advisory, transactional, and litigation work for public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights organizations.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active California Bar membership, and at least three years in environmental/water law with strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in environmental and/or water law.
• Experience with public sector clients, including knowledge of the Brown Act and Public Records Act, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle legal research and writing tasks.
• Strong communication and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private clients on environmental and water law matters.
• Prepare discovery and pleadings for litigation at state administrative agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis within specific timelines.
• Draft client memorandums and law and motion documents for adversarial proceedings.
• Manage written discovery with limited supervision.
• Interface with clients to convey professionalism and competence in legal matters.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for legal matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Client engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active California Bar

Job description

Job Overview

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

Duties

• Advise public and private clients on environmental and water law matters.
• Prepare discovery and pleadings for litigation at state administrative agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis within specific timelines.
• Draft client memorandums and law and motion documents for adversarial proceedings.
• Manage written discovery with limited supervision.
• Interface with clients to convey professionalism and competence in legal matters.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for legal matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in environmental and/or water law.
• Experience with public sector clients, including knowledge of the Brown Act and Public Records Act, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle legal research and writing tasks.
• Strong communication and follow-through skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited oversight.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and impeccable judgment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.