Land Use Law Associate Attorney - Fenton & Keller (Monterey)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Employee referral incentive program

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Monterey seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in land use law. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in areas such as public agency administrative law, city/county permitting, and land use litigation. The firm promotes a supportive environment that values diligence and professional satisfaction. Benefits include a comprehensive insurance package, retirement plan, and generous paid time off. Salary ranges from $135,000 to $205,000 annually, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land use, real estate, or public agency administrative law.
• Experience includes easements, city/county permitting, Coastal Act, CEQA, and water rights.
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land use litigation and writs.
• Provide legal advice on city/county permitting processes.

Skills

Strong legal writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

Land Use Law Associate Attorney - Fenton & Keller (Monterey)

The Fenton & Keller law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience in land use, realestate, and/ or public agency administrative law, including easements, city/ county permitting, the CoastalAct, CEQA, water rights, land use litigation and writs. ~alified candidates will have strong legal writing,research, and communication skills, and can successfully work independently and with a team.

For more than 70 years, Fenton & Keller has offered clients practical and strategic solutions to complexlegal challenges in the Monterey Bay Area and beyond. As an established, forward-thinking law firm,we believe attorneys and staff working in a challenging yet supportive environment that rewards success,diligence, and efficiency are best able to serve the firm's clients and attain professional and personalsatisfaction. We strive to maintain a collegial and collaborative workplace focused on quality work andintegrity in the practice oflaw, and in our relationships with clients, the community, and each other.

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and parental leave
• Professional development and continuing education assistance
• Employee referral incentive program

Salary Range: $135,000- $205,000 per year, depending on experience, plus bonus opportunity.