Natural Resources & Environmental Attorney

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a talented Natural Resources & Environmental Attorney to lead environmental, water, land use, and tribal law matters within a collaborative team. You will represent public and private clients and handle hearings, motions, and administrative proceedings across California.

The role emphasizes creative regulatory strategies, client collaboration, and public-facing negotiations, with a hybrid Sacramento schedule and opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in environmental law, water law, land use law, or tribal law.
• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with motions, hearings, administrative proceedings, or state and federal litigation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, water rights, environmental compliance, or administrative law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent public and private clients in environmental, natural resources, water rights, and land use matters.
• Handle litigation including hearings, motions, administrative records, and state or federal court proceedings.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues involving environmental regulations, natural resources, and government agencies.
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Develop creative legal strategies to navigate regulatory and environmental issues.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated cases and projects.
• Work directly with clients and participate in public meetings, hearings, and negotiations as appropriate.
• Contribute to meaningful legal work that influences communities and resources across California.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Communication

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative

Job description

Pay:

$155,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful impact on California's future by working on important environmental, water rights, land use, and natural resources matters.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that supports work-life balance while keeping you connected to a collaborative legal team.
• Work on sophisticated, challenging cases representing both public-sector and private-sector clients.
• Grow your legal career with professional development, mentorship, and support for business development.
• Earn competitive performance bonuses while receiving comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.
• Enjoy a supportive workplace that values teamwork, creativity, and meaningful legal work, including billable hour credit for pro bono matters.

Location

Sacramento, CA – Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week while collaborating with our team in the Sacramento region. Our hybrid approach offers a great balance of independence, teamwork, and professional connection.

Note

Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in environmental law, water law, land use law, or tribal law, along with at least 1 year of litigation experience. We welcome attorneys from related practice backgrounds who are excited about solving complex legal challenges and making a meaningful impact.

About Us

We are an established, full-service law firm serving public agencies, businesses, and private clients throughout California. Our team handles sophisticated legal matters and takes pride in delivering creative, practical solutions that make a difference. We believe exceptional legal work comes from collaboration, professional growth, and genuinely supporting one another.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Natural Resources & Environmental Attorney to join our collaborative team and work on complex environmental, water resources, land use, and tribal law matters.

• Represent public and private clients in environmental, natural resources, water rights, and land use matters.
• Handle litigation involving hearings, motions, administrative records, and state or federal court proceedings.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues involving environmental regulations, natural resources, and government agencies.
• Draft persuasive legal briefs, motions, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Develop creative legal strategies to help clients navigate challenging regulatory and environmental issues.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated cases and projects.
• Work directly with clients and participate in public meetings, hearings, and negotiations as appropriate.
• Contribute to meaningful legal work that influences communities, resources, and development throughout California.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in environmental law, water law, land use law, or tribal law.
• 1+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with motions, hearings, administrative proceedings, or state and federal litigation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, water rights, environmental compliance, or administrative law is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer more than just interesting legal work. You'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career, collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues, and make a real difference through the matters you handle. With hybrid flexibility, strong professional development, competitive bonuses, business development support, and a culture that values kindness and teamwork, you'll have the resources and encouragement to do your best work.

JPC-3031

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance