NATURAL RESOURCES / ENVIRONMENTAL ATTORNEY (4+ years)

LOCATION: Sacramento or San Francisco (Hybrid)

ABOUT US:

Offices in both Sacramento and San Francisco, we are a top ranked Vault firm dedicated to servicing clients in business, litigation and natural resource matters throughout the west coast. We are looking for a passionate natural resources/environmental attorney to join our firm. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful cases, rather than a high volume of cases and participate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds as part of an inclusive team. We have built a solid reputation as a leader in water, environmental, and natural resources law. Our attorneys counsel clients on compliance strategies and regularly appear in some of the most complex resources disputes in the west.

Our firm has a reputation for being one of the “Best Law firms” (ranked in “Best Lawyer”, “Super Lawyers”, Chambers and US News for excellent achievement.

We offer our Attorneys a great work/life balance asking 1750 in hours at Associate level, great salary and benefits and a hybrid work option that also allows for greater flexibility.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A dynamic, driven, and passionate attorney who enjoys client and matter responsibilities and challenging natural resources assignments within a legislative and regulatory landscape that changes often. Once you join us, you open yourself up to the opportunity for fast career progression and the opportunity to work with one of the top Natural Resource practice groups in the nation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of Natural Resource/Environmental experience
• Significant experience in administrative enforcement, permitting, regulatory compliance counseling, and environmental transactional matters
• Knowledge in the areas of CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Water Act, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Fish & Game Code, endangered species, and/or related fields is desired
• Experience with environmental litigation in state or federal court (including discovery, preparation of administrative records, and law and motion practice) *Helpful, but not required
• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar
• Distinguished academic record, as well as exceptional research and writing skills, are required

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?:

• Great Compensation and Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Salary $195k -$223k San Francisco & $168k-$200k Sacramento (based on experience)
• Year-end Bonuses
• 401k match
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid Vacation
• Hybrid (San Francisco or Sacramento Office)

So, if you are a Natural Resources or Environmental Attorney with at least 4+ years experience, licensed in California and excited to work with one of the top Natural Resource practice groups in the nation, we would love to speak with you!