Senior Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney to join its Environment, Land Use, and Natural Resources Practice Group in Sacramento, CA. The attorney will handle diverse cases and matters for regional and national companies, focusing on regulatory counseling and litigation support.

Duties

• Advise clients on air quality and climate regulatory issues under federal and state laws.
• Obtain permits and ensure ongoing compliance, including chemical reporting and stormwater management.
• Respond to government information requests, investigations, enforcement actions, and citizen suits.
• Advise on environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions, including risk allocation and document negotiation.
• Provide litigation support, including drafting pleadings and managing administrative records.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 6-10 years of experience in environmental and natural resources law and related litigation.
• Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and supervise junior associates and paralegals.
• Strong client-service orientation and professional communication skills.
• Admission to and good standing with the California bar.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills.
• Coaching and mentoring program.
• New lawyer integration program.
• Core competency model for long-term success.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306