Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in California is seeking a Mid-Senior level Associate Attorney specializing in environmental and water law. The role involves advising public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights while handling advisory, transactional, and litigation services. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, strong legal research skills, and excellent writing capabilities. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience with environmental and/or water law matters.
• Experience with public sector clients preferred, knowledge of relevant laws.
• Ability to handle written discovery with limited supervision.

Skills

Experience with environmental and/or water law matters

Excellent legal research and analysis skills

Ability to manage discovery and pleadings

Excellent writing skills

Client interaction and communication skills

Self-starter with excellent follow-through

Job description

Associate Attorney – Environmental & Water Law

Join a growing and exciting environmental and water law practice in Sacramento that focuses on public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights for advisory, transactional, and litigation services.

Specific Skills Sought Are

• At least three years of experience with environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients;
• Experience with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts is preferred with demonstrable knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests;
• Experience with assisting in preparation of discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies such as the State Water Resources Control Board;
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills and demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive research on specific timelines;
• Excellent writing skills ranging from client memorandums to law and motion work in adversarial proceedings;
• Ability to handle and manage, with limited supervision and oversight, preparing and responding to written discovery;
• Ability to interface with clients and convey a level of professionalism and competence in terms of both the legal and strategic issues in environmental and/or labor matters;
• Willingness to take ownership of a matter and ability to develop a plan and/or course of action;
• Personal attributes strongly preferred are a self-starter with excellent follow-through and communication skills; hard worker; impeccable judgment; and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services