Environmental and Water Law Associate Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Environmental and Water Law Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental and/or water law matters. The ideal candidate will have experience working with public sector clients and possess strong legal research, writing, and client communication skills.

Duties:

• Assist in representing public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests
• Prepare discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies, such as the State Water Resources Control Board
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis within specific timelines
• Draft a variety of legal documents ranging from client memorandums to law and motion work in adversarial proceedings
• Manage preparation and responses to written discovery
• Interface with clients, demonstrating professionalism and competence in environmental and/or water law matters

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience in environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients
• Experience with public sector clients preferred
• Strong knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests
• Excellent legal research and analysis skills
• Superior writing skills for various legal documents
• Ability to handle and manage tasks with limited supervision
• Proficiency in client communication and conveying legal and strategic issues

Education:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in environmental law or water law are advantageous

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analysis abilities
• Excellent writing skills for legal documents
• Proficiency in managing tasks with limited supervision
• Effective communication and professionalism in client interactions
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and administrative proceedings

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