Environmental Attorney in California

Position: Land Use/Environmental Associate
Location: San Francisco, CA
Practice Group: Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy (GLUEE)

Direct Counsel is seeking an associate attorney with 5+ years of experience in land use or environmental law to join the Government, Land Use, Environment, and Energy (GLUEE) Department at a premier law firm in San Francisco. The position involves handling a diverse range of regulatory, administrative, transactional, and litigation matters associated with land and natural resource development. Key areas of focus include project development, CEQA and NEPA compliance, public lands and mining, as well as air, water, and energy regulation.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 5 years in land use or environmental law.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in land use and environmental regulations, with...

Direct Counsel seeking an Associate Attorney for one of our client's active defense litigation group with a focus on general litigation and environmental law practice.

• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of hands-on litigation experience, managing cases from start to finish, including complex motion practice, pleadings, discovery, depositions, client communication, and managing junior associates.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• CA State Bar License.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including oral argument skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with environmental law, including bedrock environmental laws like CERCLA.
• Background in geology or...

Direct Counsel is actively seeking 1-2 highly motivated Litigation Associate Attorneys to join a dynamic team with an excellent firm in Burbank, California. This firm specializes in both general litigation and environmental defense law, and are eager to welcome candidates who share a genuine interest in the field of Environmental Defense law. If you're a dedicated legal professional with 2-5 years of hands-on litigation experience and a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar License
• 2-5 years of civil litigation experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including oral argument capabilities
• Outstanding time management and organizational abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer skills and legal...