Natural Resources Public Agency Attorney (4++)
- $130,000 - $190,000
- Sacramento, CA
Well Respected Full Service Law Firm in Sacramento
A bit about us:
Our client is a mid-sized, full service law firm in Central California serving both public entities and corporate clientele.
Why join us?
Competitive Base
Employer paid benefits
401K with match
Bonus based on 1750 billables
PTO Package
and more...
Employer paid benefits
401K with match
Bonus based on 1750 billables
PTO Package
and more...
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to public agencies on various aspects of natural resources law, including water, sewer, and land use.
2. Attend and contribute to public meetings, ensuring adherence to good governance law and the promotion of transparent and accountable decision making.
3. Develop and implement strategies to address legal and policy issues related to climate change, including adaptation and mitigation efforts.
4. Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to public finance law.
5. Conduct legal research and analysis on a wide range of environmental law issues, providing clear, concise, and practical legal advice.
6. Represent public agencies in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations.
7. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, scientists, and other legal experts, to ensure the effective management and protection of natural resources.
8. Stay abreast of developments in natural resources law, public finance law, and related areas, and provide training and updates to clients and colleagues as necessary.
Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
2. Must be a member in good standing with the state bar.
3. Minimum of 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a focus on natural resources law, environmental law, public finance law, and/or related areas.
4. Demonstrated experience in attending and contributing to public meetings.
5. Proven track record in handling legal matters related to water, sewer, and land use.
6. Strong knowledge of climate change issues and the legal and policy responses to these challenges.
7. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
8. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
9. High ethical standards and a commitment to promoting good governance and the responsible management of natural resources.
10. Ability to handle a high volume of work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
1. Provide comprehensive legal advice and counsel to public agencies on various aspects of natural resources law, including water, sewer, and land use.
2. Attend and contribute to public meetings, ensuring adherence to good governance law and the promotion of transparent and accountable decision making.
3. Develop and implement strategies to address legal and policy issues related to climate change, including adaptation and mitigation efforts.
4. Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to public finance law.
5. Conduct legal research and analysis on a wide range of environmental law issues, providing clear, concise, and practical legal advice.
6. Represent public agencies in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations.
7. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, scientists, and other legal experts, to ensure the effective management and protection of natural resources.
8. Stay abreast of developments in natural resources law, public finance law, and related areas, and provide training and updates to clients and colleagues as necessary.
Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
2. Must be a member in good standing with the state bar.
3. Minimum of 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a focus on natural resources law, environmental law, public finance law, and/or related areas.
4. Demonstrated experience in attending and contributing to public meetings.
5. Proven track record in handling legal matters related to water, sewer, and land use.
6. Strong knowledge of climate change issues and the legal and policy responses to these challenges.
7. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
8. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
9. High ethical standards and a commitment to promoting good governance and the responsible management of natural resources.
10. Ability to handle a high volume of work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.