Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Job Title: Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law

H1: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Environmental & Water Law Attorney in Sacramento

H2: Join a Growing and Dynamic Law Firm Focused on Public Agencies, Agriculture, and Tribal Rights

Law Firm: A growing and dynamic law firm in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join their environmental and water law practice.

Department: Environmental & Water Law

Bullet points:

Seeking an Associate Attorney with at least three years of experience in environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients.
Preference for candidates with experience working with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts.
Demonstrable knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests is highly desired.
Experience with state administrative agencies, such as the State Water Resources Control Board, is a plus.
Must have excellent legal research and analysis skills, with the ability to perform comprehensive research on specific timelines.
Strong writing skills are required, ranging from client memorandums to law and motion work in adversarial proceedings.
The ideal candidate will be able to handle and manage preparing and responding to written discovery with limited supervision.
Must have the ability to interface with clients and convey a high level of professionalism and competence in both legal and strategic issues.
Personal attributes such as being a self-starter, having excellent follow-through and communication skills, being a hard worker, having impeccable judgment, and possessing an entrepreneurial spirit are highly preferred.
Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience.

The opportunity to work as an Associate Attorney in the field of environmental and water law in Sacramento is now available. This exciting position offers a chance to join a growing and dynamic law firm that specializes in providing advisory, transactional, and litigation services to public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights. This opportunity is ideal for experienced attorneys with a passion for environmental and water law, as well as a desire to make a positive impact in the legal field. If you have a strong background in this area of law and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years of experience in environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts. Demonstrable knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests is highly desired. Experience with state administrative agencies, such as the State Water Resources Control Board, is a plus.

As an Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies. This will require excellent legal research and analysis skills, as well as the ability to perform comprehensive research on specific timelines. Strong writing skills are also a must, ranging from client memorandums to law and motion work in adversarial proceedings.

In addition to legal responsibilities, the ideal candidate will also have the ability to handle and manage preparing and responding to written discovery with limited supervision. They must also have the ability to interface with clients and convey a high level of professionalism and competence in both legal and strategic issues. Personal attributes such as being a self-starter, having excellent follow-through and communication skills, being a hard worker, having impeccable judgment, and possessing an entrepreneurial spirit are highly preferred.

The salary for this position is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. The law firm is dedicated to providing a competitive and fair compensation package for their employees. They also offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work and develop their skills.

If you are an experienced environmental and water law attorney looking for a new and exciting opportunity, consider joining this growing and dynamic law firm in Sacramento. Take the next step in your career and apply for this position today.

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