Environmental & Water Law Associate - Public & Tribal Focus

ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD & ROMO APC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD & ROMO APC is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Environmental & Water Law in California. The role supports advisory, transactional, and litigation services for public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of environmental/water law experience, with strong research, writing, and client communication skills. Prior exposure to Brown Act and related public law matters is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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; knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests.
• Experience assisting in discovery and pleadings for litigation or proceedings at state administrative agencies such as the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills with ability to meet specific timelines.
• Excellent writing skills from client memoranda to motions in adversarial proceedings.
• Ability to prepare and respond to written discovery with limited supervision.
• Ability to interface with clients professionally on environmental and/or labor matters.
• Willingness to take ownership of matters and develop action plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist in discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state agencies.
• Interface with clients and convey professional, competent legal insights.
• Develop plans and courses of action with minimal supervision.
• Support advisory, transactional, and litigation services for environmental and water matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Time management

Self-starter

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD & ROMO APC is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Environmental & Water Law in California. The role supports advisory, transactional, and litigation services for public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of environmental/water law experience, with strong research, writing, and client communication skills. Prior exposure to Brown Act and related public law matters is preferred.