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Practice Area: Climate Change,Air,Mining Law,Environmental Law - Transactions & Compliance,Water Law,Environmental and Land Use - General, Job Type: Attorney,
Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 3 Years, A law firm is seeking an Environmental
Water Law Associate Attorney to join their Sacramento, CA office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in environmental and/or water law matters, with a preference for experience working with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts. The role requires expertise in the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interest laws, as well as the ability to handle litigation and administrative proceedings. Strong legal research, writing skills, and the ability to manage cases with limited supervision are essential.Duties and Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation of discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies, including the State Water Resources Control Board.Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis, adhering to specific timelines and requirements.Draft client memorandums, law and motion documents, and other legal writing as needed for adversarial proceedings.Prepare and respond to written discovery requests, demonstrating the ability to manage tasks with limited supervision.Interface with clients to provide professional and competent advice on legal and strategic issues related to environmental and/or water law.Take ownership of matters, develop plans and courses of action, and manage cases from inception through resolution.Stay informed about changes in environmental and water law, including relevant regulations and public sector legal requirements.Requirements:3 years of experience handling environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients.Preferred experience with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts.Demonstrable knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interest laws.Experience in preparing discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies.Strong legal research and analytical skills with the ability to perform comprehensive research on tight deadlines.Excellent writing skills for drafting client memorandums and law and motion documents.Ability to manage cases and tasks with limited supervision, including preparing and responding to written discovery.Professional demeanor with the ability to convey competence and address legal and strategic issues effectively.Education:Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Certifications:Admission to the State Bar of California (required).Skills:Proficiency in environmental and water law, including relevant public sector legal frameworks.Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.Ability to handle litigation and administrative proceedings effectively.Excellent client interface skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly.Capability to take ownership of cases and develop actionable plans.Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.
Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 3 Years, A law firm is seeking an Environmental
Water Law Associate Attorney to join their Sacramento, CA office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in environmental and/or water law matters, with a preference for experience working with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts. The role requires expertise in the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interest laws, as well as the ability to handle litigation and administrative proceedings. Strong legal research, writing skills, and the ability to manage cases with limited supervision are essential.Duties and Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation of discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies, including the State Water Resources Control Board.Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis, adhering to specific timelines and requirements.Draft client memorandums, law and motion documents, and other legal writing as needed for adversarial proceedings.Prepare and respond to written discovery requests, demonstrating the ability to manage tasks with limited supervision.Interface with clients to provide professional and competent advice on legal and strategic issues related to environmental and/or water law.Take ownership of matters, develop plans and courses of action, and manage cases from inception through resolution.Stay informed about changes in environmental and water law, including relevant regulations and public sector legal requirements.Requirements:3 years of experience handling environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients.Preferred experience with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts.Demonstrable knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interest laws.Experience in preparing discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies.Strong legal research and analytical skills with the ability to perform comprehensive research on tight deadlines.Excellent writing skills for drafting client memorandums and law and motion documents.Ability to manage cases and tasks with limited supervision, including preparing and responding to written discovery.Professional demeanor with the ability to convey competence and address legal and strategic issues effectively.Education:Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Certifications:Admission to the State Bar of California (required).Skills:Proficiency in environmental and water law, including relevant public sector legal frameworks.Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.Ability to handle litigation and administrative proceedings effectively.Excellent client interface skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly.Capability to take ownership of cases and develop actionable plans.Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.
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