Goodwin Recruiting
Associate Attorney - Water / Land use / Environmental (Hybrid)
Sacramento, CALegal$125,000 - $185,000
Job Summary
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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