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Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law

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What they do

A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates

$135,613 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law Join a growing and exciting environmental and water law practice in Sacramento that focuses on public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights for advisory, transactional, and litigation services.
Specific skills sought are:
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.