Associate Attorney - Environmental and Water Law

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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 San Diego, CA. The attorney will advise clients, handle transactional and litigation matters, and work with public agencies, agricultural interests and tribal rights.

Required JD and California license with a minimum of three years’ experience in environmental or water law; familiarity with public sector clients is preferred; strong research and writing skills are essential; the ability to develop and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of environmental and/or water law experience.
• 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 develop and execute strategic plans.

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 written discovery with limited supervision.
• Interface with clients to convey legal and strategic issues.

Skills

Environmental law

Water law

Legal research

Writing skills

Client interface

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar license

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Environmental and Water Law in San Diego, 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 written discovery with limited supervision.
• Interface with clients to convey legal and strategic issues.

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 develop and execute strategic plans.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Excellent communication and follow-through skills.
• Strong judgment and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.