Natural Resources Attorney (4+ yr)

Identified Talent Solutions; Sacramento, California, San Francisco (CA, MO, CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-ranked law firm as a Natural Resources/Environmental Attorney, where your passion for environmental law will thrive. With a commitment to work-life balance, this role offers the chance to engage in meaningful cases and collaborate with a diverse team. You will be part of a firm recognized for excellence in water and natural resources law, providing you with opportunities for fast career progression. Enjoy a hybrid work model that allows flexibility, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. If you are ready to make a significant impact in your field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Vacation

Year-end Bonuses

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Natural Resource/Environmental law.
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Handle client and matter responsibilities in natural resources.
• Work on regulatory compliance and environmental transactional matters.

Skills

Natural Resource Law

Environmental Law

Regulatory Compliance

Administrative Enforcement

Environmental Litigation

Research and Writing Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Distinguished Academic Record

Job description

NATURAL RESOURCES / ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY (4+ years)

LOCATION: Sacramento or San Francisco (Hybrid)

ABOUT US:

Offices in both Sacramento and San Francisco, we are a top ranked Vault firm dedicated to servicing clients in business, litigation and natural resource matters throughout the west coast. We are looking for a passionate natural resources/environmental attorney to join our firm. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful cases, rather than a high volume of cases and participate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds as part of an inclusive team. We have built a solid reputation as a leader in water, environmental, and natural resources law. Our attorneys counsel clients on compliance strategies and regularly appear in some of the most complex resources disputes in the west.

Our firm has a reputation for being one of the “Best Law firms” (ranked in “Best Lawyer”, “Super Lawyers”, Chambers and US News for excellent achievement.

We offer our Attorneys a great work/life balance asking 1750 in hours at Associate level, great salary and benefits and a hybrid work option that also allows for greater flexibility.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A dynamic, driven, and passionate attorney who enjoys client and matter responsibilities and challenging natural resources assignments within a legislative and regulatory landscape that changes often. Once you join us, you open yourself up to the opportunity for fast career progression and the opportunity to work with one of the top Natural Resource practice groups in the nation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of Natural Resource/Environmental experience
• Significant experience in administrative enforcement, permitting, regulatory compliance counseling, and environmental transactional matters
• Knowledge in the areas of CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Water Act, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Fish & Game Code, endangered species, and/or related fields is desired
• Experience with environmental litigation in state or federal court (including discovery, preparation of administrative records, and law and motion practice) *Helpful, but not required
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
• Distinguished academic record, as well as exceptional research and writing skills, are required

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?:

• Great Compensation and Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Salary $195k -$223k San Francisco & $168k-$200k Sacramento (based on experience)
• Year-end Bonuses
• 401k match
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid Vacation
• Hybrid (San Francisco or Sacramento Office)

So, if you are a Natural Resources or Environmental Attorney with at least 4+ years experience, licensed in California and excited to work with one of the top Natural Resource practice groups in the nation, we would love to speak with you!