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Environmental Attorney - Hybrid Position

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Overview

Environmental Attorney - Hybrid Position CANDIDATES APPLYING MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Join a truly special boutique Environmental Firm with an exceptional reputation. Help business and property owners navigate the complex world of environmental laws and regulations, with a commitment to benefit people and the environment. The firm has represented and worked alongside local, State, and Federal agencies, including U.S. EPA, State Water Resources Control Boards, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Air Resources Board, U.S. Department of Justice, and the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.

The Opportunity:

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Flexible combination of billable hours:salary

Compensation based on your level of expertise

Medical, Dental, Vision and additional benefits

Opportunity to learn new skills

Qualifications

Admission to the California State Bar

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficiency with technology and software

Mac and Microsoft Office proficient

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Ability to meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to manage your schedule

Growth mindset

Willingness to constantly learn and improve your skills

Ability to respect and work well with clients, experts, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and co-workers

Ability to lead and delegate when appropriate, to best serve our clients

Responsibilities The Environmental Attorney is responsible for providing clients with legal advice, guidance, and representation, keeping in mind the client’s best interests. Responsibilities will include all areas of matter management, analysis, strategy, and preparation including, but not limited to:

Meeting with clients and keeping them updated on matter developments

Identifying clients’ objectives and using strategic and creative thinking to make appropriate recommendations to achieve those goals

Caring about our clients and how difficult legal situations impact their lives and businesses

Being diligent in obtaining necessary information from clients, agencies, opposing parties, and others

Demonstrating exceptional legal research and clear, persuasive, writing

Explaining complex, nuanced, legal concepts and technical information into clear and concise terms

Understanding how to assimilate technical and scientific data and reports into legal analysis

Being able to work on a matter from beginning to end

The Environmental Attorney will also be responsible for creating matter strategies, case management, setting and meeting deadlines, contributing to a productive and positive work environment, and assisting with business development.

Location and Perks The office is located within walking distance of hiking trails, restaurants, shopping, gyms, yoga studios, medical offices, a library, and other amenities. Located in Rancho Palos Verdes, part of the award-winning Palos Verdes Peninsula School District, employees are eligible to enroll students in the District. Office located within minutes of excellent elementary, middle, and high schools. Possible expansion to a satellite office in the Hollywood vicinity of Los Angeles, CA.

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