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Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo · 2 months ago

Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law

Pasadena, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is a growing environmental and water law practice that focuses on public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights. They are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in environmental and water law to provide advisory, transactional, and litigation services.

Consulting

Responsibilities

At least three years of experience with environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients

Experience with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts is preferred with demonstrable knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests

Experience with assisting in preparation of discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies such as the State Water Resources Control Board

Excellent legal research and analysis skills and demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive research on specific timelines

Excellent writing skills ranging from client memorandums to law and motion work in adversarial proceedings

Ability to handle and manage, with limited supervision and oversight, preparing and responding to written discovery

Ability to interface with clients and convey a level of professionalism and competence in terms of both the legal and strategic issues in environmental and/or labor matters

Willingness to take ownership of a matter and ability to develop a plan and/or course of action

Personal attributes strongly preferred are a self-starter with excellent follow-through and communication skills; hard worker; impeccable judgment; and an entrepreneurial spirit

Qualification

Environmental lawWater lawLegal researchWriting skillsPublic sector experienceDiscovery preparationClient interfaceOwnership of mattersCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required