Environmental Land Use Attorney - Remote & Flexible

Mission; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Discretionary bonuses

Profit-sharing

Remote flexibility

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC represents a well-established California law firm seeking a Land Use & Environmental Associate Attorney with 3 to 10 years of experience to join a collaborative practice focused on sophisticated environmental and land use matters.

The role emphasizes CEQA, NEPA, planning and zoning, environmental litigation, and regulatory proceedings, with fully remote flexibility for candidates near South San Francisco or Sacramento and occasional travel for hearings and client matters.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of California land use and environmental law experience.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA, planning, zoning, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated environmental and land use matters including CEQA, NEPA, planning and zoning, environmental litigation, and regulatory proceedings.
• Represent clients such as labor organizations, environmental groups, community organizations, and other clients in sustainable development matters.
• Collaborate with a collegial team to deliver meaningful legal work and professional growth.

Skills

land use & environmental law

CEQA knowledge

legal research

legal writing

advocacy skills

Education

Active California Bar membership

Good standing

Job description

Mission Recruiting, LLC represents a well-established California law firm seeking a Land Use & Environmental Associate Attorney with 3 to 10 years of experience to join a collaborative practice focused on sophisticated environmental and land use matters.

The role emphasizes CEQA, NEPA, planning and zoning, environmental litigation, and regulatory proceedings, with fully remote flexibility for candidates near South San Francisco or Sacramento and occasional travel for hearings and client matters.