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Los Angeles, CA, United States

Environmental And Land Use Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a skilled Environmental and Land Use Associate Attorney to join its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in environmental and land use law and strong capabilities in legal research, drafting, and client counseling.

Job Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on environmental and land use regulations.
• Draft legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and other pleadings.
• Assist in preparing for hearings, trials, and other litigation proceedings.
• Counsel clients on federal, state, and local environmental laws compliance.
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions on behalf of clients.
• Provide support to senior attorneys on complex environmental litigation matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in environmental and land use law.
• Experience with drafting briefs, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior judicial clerkship experience in environmental or related fields.
• Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental statutes and regulations.
• Experience advising clients on land use planning and zoning issues.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation and courtroom experience.
• Client counseling and negotiation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal research databases.

Education/Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

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