Environmental and Water Law Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney in Sacramento, CA, specializing in environmental and water law. You will advise, transact, and litigate for public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights clients.

The role requires at least three years of experience in environmental and/or water law, with public sector experience preferred. Strong research, writing, and independent case management skills are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 Interest.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Excellent communication and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in environmental and water law matters.
• Prepare discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings.
• 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 professionalism and competence.
• Develop strategic plans and courses of action for legal matters.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Writing and drafting legal documents

Client communication and relationship

Strategic planning and problem-solving

Retirement savings plan

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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

Duties

• Advise and represent clients in environmental and water law matters.
• Prepare discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings.
• 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 professionalism and competence.
• Develop strategic plans and courses of action for legal matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 Interest.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Excellent communication and follow-through skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Writing and drafting legal documents.
• Client communication and relationship management.
• Strategic planning and problem-solving.
• Retirement savings plan.

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.