Municipal Land Use Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Land Use Associate in Irvine, CA. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in public law and municipal representation, advising various public agencies. The ideal candidate will possess 4-6 years of relevant land use and zoning experience.

Duties

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting, assessing options for new projects and site redevelopment.
• Set strategies to achieve client developer goals and assist throughout the permitting process.
• Navigate complex legal and regulatory issues, providing practical, client-focused advice.
• Update clients regularly on the progress of their matters.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in public agency representation.
• Substantive land use experience; transactional experience is beneficial.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental protection laws.
• Proficiency in planning and zoning law.
• Excellent writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, and team-oriented mindset.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Strong analytical and drafting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.

Company info

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