Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney

About the role

The Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney position is available in multiple California offices: Fresno, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Rafael, and Walnut Creek. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Research and write on environmental, toxic tort, and habitability litigation cases.
• Manage case files, prepare motions, conduct discovery, attend hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work with a growing team, mentor junior associates, and develop a statewide environmental practice.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in environmental law, including water and environmental litigation compliance and regulatory issues.
• Experience with Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Endangered Species Act, CERCLA, RCRA, State voluntary cleanup program, CEQA, NEPA, and water rights.
• Land use experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Distinguished academic background.
• Impeccable references.
• CA Bar required.

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Excellent and highly adaptable communication skills.
• Practical, problem-solving, ambitious, organized, and detail-oriented personality.

Pay

The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $255,000 - $275,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based out of any of our California offices: Fresno, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Rafael, and Walnut Creek.