Environmental Attorney, San Diego (26-005)

Environmental Attorney, San Diego (26-005); San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Klinedinst PC in California seeks an attorney with 3+ years in environmental law, civil litigation or general liability to join our dynamic team. California-licensed candidates with strong academic credentials are preferred, and the ability to independently handle cases is essential.

This role offers a collaborative, team-based culture, complex cases with significant client interaction, merit-based compensation, and opportunities for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• California-licensed attorney with 3–5 years of experience in environmental law, civil litigation and/or general liability.
• Independent handling of cases and ability to analyze complex issues.
• Experience structuring discovery plans, taking/defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; team player.

Skills

California licensed

Environmental law

Civil litigation

General liability

Strong academics

Independent caseload handling

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst's dynamic legal team. Klinedinst is seeking an attorney with 3+ years of experience in complex environmental, civil litigation and/or general liability matters to join our team in California.

Top-tier talent deserves a top-tier place to take their career to the next level. Candidates for this position must be California-licensed with strong academic credentials. We're looking for individuals who have a passion for advocacy and are ready to find creative legal solutions for their clients.

The ideal candidate is ready to independently handle cases and analyze/research complex issues. We're also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial.

Coming to work with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork will be critical factors for success in this position.

On our end, we offer competitive pay and benefits, interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, and many opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• California licensed with 3 to 5 years of experience; environmental law, civil litigation and/or general liability.
• Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career
• Solid work ethic and a passion for advocacy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Pay range: $145,000-170,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Team player

THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE YOU'LL FIND:

• Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff
• Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• Chances to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
• A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote or hybrid working arrangements
• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
• Merit-based compensation

Pay ranges are provided in compliance with the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, California state's pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized byBest Lawyers, Martindale,Super Lawyers, and other organizations for its talented team of legal professionals. Opportunities for growth are everywhere as the firm continues expanding its footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform.

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