Environmental Attorney

Environmental Attorney - Hybrid Position

CANDIDATES APPLYING MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Join a truly special boutique Environmental Firm with an exceptional reputation. Help business and property owners navigate the complex world of environmental laws and regulations, with a commitment to benefit people and the environment. The firm has represented and worked alongside a wide variety of local, State, and Federal agencies, including U.S. EPA, State Water Resources Control Boards, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Air Resources Board, U.S. Department of Justice, and the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.

The Opportunity:

• Flexible Hybrid Schedule
• Flexible combination of billable hours:salary
• Compensation based on your level of expertise
• Medical, Dental, Vision and additional benefits
• Opportunity to learn new skills

Qualifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with technology and software
• Mac and Microsoft Office proficient
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to manage your schedule
• Growth mindset
• Willingness to constantly learn and improve your skills
• Ability to respect and work well with clients, experts, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and co-workers
• Ability to lead and delegate when appropriate, to best serve our clients

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Attorney is responsible for providing clients with legal advice, guidance, and representation, keeping in mind the client’s best interests. Responsibilities will include all areas of matter management, analysis, strategy, and preparation including, but not limited to:

• Meeting with clients and keeping them updated on matter developments
• Identifying clients’ objectives and using strategic and creative thinking to make appropriate recommendations to achieve those goals
• Caring about our clients and how difficult legal situations impact their lives and businesses
• Being diligent in obtaining necessary information from clients, agencies, opposing parties, and others
• Demonstrating exceptional legal research and clear, persuasive writing
• Explaining complex, nuanced legal concepts and technical information into clear and concise language
• Understanding how to assimilate technical and scientific data and reports into legal analysis
• Being able to work on a matter from beginning to end
• The Environmental Attorney will also be responsible for creating matter strategies, case management, setting and meeting deadlines, contributing to a productive and positive work environment, and assisting with business development.