A leading California law firm is seeking to grow its law practice with an Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of experience specializing in water, environmental, or land use law. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a keen ability to rapidly grasp complex legal concepts, exhibit resourcefulness, and operate independently with a strong emphasis on organizational efficiency, attention to detail, and adept legal analysis and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of legal precedents relevant to environmental law, land use, and water law. 
• Represent clients in negotiations, disputes, and transactions related to natural resources, including appearances in federal and state courts and before relevant agencies.
• Collaborate with the water, and environmental teams to develop and implement strategic plans for clients, leveraging your legal expertise to achieve their goals.
• Expected 1750 evaluation hours, plus uncapped non-discretionary hours bonuses and discretionary bonuses for exceptional performance.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of pertinent experience in water, land use, or environmental law
• Showcase robust analytical and writing skills, supported by relevant academic coursework or practical experience
• Demonstrate the capability to collaborate effectively within a team in a dynamic work environment
• Litigation experience is considered advantageous
• Must be admitted to the California State Bar

Benefits

• $125,000 to $185,000k+ with 3–7 Years of Experience 
• Quarterly and annual hours bonuses, plus discretionary bonuses for outstanding performance.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life insurance 50k paid by company, optional supplement plan available
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Pretax Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan
• PTO

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