Environmental Litigation Associate

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Environmental Litigation Associate - Law Firm

About Stoel Rives and the Environment, Land Use, and Natural Resources Practice

- Stoel Rives is a nationally recognized law firm with a strong Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources practice
- The firm represents major businesses in the energy, agribusiness, natural resources, and real estate development industries
- The firm is committed to expanding its energy and natural resources expertise
- The Environment, Land Use and Natural Resources practice offers opportunities for strong relationships with agency officials and industry associations, as well as interesting, long-term projects with established clients

Role Overview

- Stoel Rives' Sacramento Office is seeking an Environmental/Natural Resources Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience in environmental, land use, and/or natural resources law
- The role offers exceptional first-hand experience on sophisticated legal matters through work with senior lawyers and clients
- Areas of focus include water rights, energy development, agency permitting, land use, and pollution control laws
- Associates in this group enjoy close collaboration, working in teams, leadership opportunities, and developing deep expertise on issues important to clients

Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role

- Litigation experience with environmental, land use, and/or natural resource issues is required
- Experience in administrative proceedings or with regulatory compliance is preferred
- Commercial litigation experience with one or more of the above is also acceptable

We anticipate that associates will have:

- Excellent research and writing skills
- Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance
- Strong intellectual curiosity
- Self-motivation
- A commitment to client service and team success
- Clerkship or externship experience with a federal or state court is preferred
- JD from an accredited university
- Active membership in or commitment to applying for the California State Bar

Stoel Rives: Part of Our Team

- Stoel Rives offers a unique lateral integration program and core competency model to support lawyers' success and progression within the firm
- The firm also has a New Lawyer Integration Program to provide mentoring, resources, and information for new lawyers

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More!

- The pay range for this position in the State of California is $205,000+, but may vary based on skills and experience
- The firm offers a robust benefits package, including inclusive parental leave, paid family medical leave, health benefits for LGBTQ+ employees' spouses and partners, and more
- Stoel Rives is committed to employee well-being and offers a variety of programs to support work-life balance

What We Are Doing to Ensure A Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Environment

- Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting and retaining lawyers with different backgrounds and life experiences
- The firm has a DE&I Committee, Associates Committee, Pro Bono Committee, Affinity Groups, and Parenting Circle to promote engagement and diversity
- Stoel Rives partners with Diversity Lab to implement innovative programs to advance its DE&I goals, including certification under the Mansfield Rule to boost the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership roles.

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Inclusive parental leave policy, paid family medical leave, equivalent health benefits for LGBTQ+ employees’ spouses and partners, employer health savings account contribution, telemedicine services, day care and medical expense flexible spending account, employee assistance program, extended leave support program, ABA Well-Being Pledge, Culture Committee, DE&I Committee, Associates Committee, Pro Bono Committee, Affinity Groups, Parenting Circle.

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Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Communication, Judgment, Responsiveness, Perseverance, Intellectual Curiosity, Self-Motivation, Client Service, Teamwork, Mentorship, Leadership, Time Management, Adaptability

JD from an accredited university.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to the designated contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience JD from an accredited university, Active membership in or commitment to applying for the California State Bar, Clerkship or externship with a federal appellate court, federal district court, or state appellate court (preferred)

Legal