Land Use and Environmental Associate

Holland & Knight LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in California is seeking an experienced land use and environmental associate or counsel to join its West Coast Group. Candidates must possess at least three years of litigation experience, particularly in CEQA or environmental law, along with strong research and writing skills. The position offers an attractive salary ranging from $260,000 to $435,000 annually and requires applicants to submit their resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation, preferably including CEQA related cases.
• Experience with land use entitlements and CEQA analyses.
• Relevant transferable skills, such as strong litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Join the West Coast Land Use and Environmental Group.
• Engage in litigation and regulatory counseling under state and federal laws.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Litigation experience

Education

Law degree with admission to the California bar

Job description

The California offices of Holland & Knight are seeking an experienced land use and environmental associate or counsel to join its West Coast Land Use and Environmental Group. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in litigation, including writ‑based litigation under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") or California housing laws, or traditional environmental litigation, and experience with land use entitlements and CEQA analyses. Experience with regulatory counseling under various state and federal environmental laws is also preferred. Candidates with some transferrable skills, such as strong litigation experience, but less experience with land use and environmental work will also be considered. Relevant transferable skills, a strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills and admission to the California bar required. Los Angeles, Century City, or Newport Beach are the preferred office locations for this position. Applicants should apply through the firm’s portal and submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript. Holland & Knight is an equal‑opportunity employer.

This position will only be filled in California. In accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the pay range for this position in California is $260,000 – $435,000/yr. This range is specific to this location and may not be applicable to other locations. An individual’s actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications and experience.

• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to work a minimum of 3 days in office
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience