Richmond Staff Attorney
Communities for a Better Environment
Communities for a Better Environment seeks a full-time staff attorney for our Richmond team to support our “triad” of grassroots organizing, legal advocacy, and science-based research. CBE lawyers are accountable to residents and the principle that people speak for themselves. The Richmond staff attorney will support Richmond communities through its campaigns to phase out the Richmond Chevron Refinery through a just transition to a community-driven vision for Richmond. The Richmond team is focused on a Just Transition—building power with community and allies to transition Richmond, and the entire state of California, off fossil fuels and preventing substitution with combustion resources that have equally dire consequences for communities and the planet.
Link:
recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/AppOne/MainInfoReq.asp?ReqID=5616441
Deputy City Attorney
City of Los Angeles
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
LAND USE DIVISION
HOUSING, LAND USE & REAL PROPERTY BRANCH Salary Range
DCA II $115,696 - $169,148
DCA III: $151,442 - $221,390
Requirements
Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include:
• Minimum three (3) years of experience advising and/or litigating CEQA matters.
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, department personnel and members of the
public.
• Demonstrated strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law.
• Ability to work efficiently and make decisions practically, ethically and independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District
Court for the Central District of California. The following qualifications are highly desirable:
• Experience reviewing and advising on EIRs, Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), and statutory and categorical exemptions.
• Knowledge and familiarity with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Subdivision Map Act.
• Experience with administrative record issues and e-discovery.
Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10mfoKmbvaMvUn1N3aH8hp0HyoTr5HbM5/view?usp=drivesdk
Deputy City Attorney
Los Angeles City Attorney/LADWP
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
WATER & ENVIRONMENT SECTION
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER DIVISION
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
DCA II $115,696 - $169,148
DCA III $151,442 - $221,390
About Us
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office is one of the nation’s largest municipal law offices. With over
1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber
of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in
criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and
bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.
Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great
meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.
The DWP Division acts as General Counsel to the Board of Water & Power Commissioners, its officers,
and employees. Division attorneys are responsible for legal representation, counsel and advice, and
handling litigation related to DWP operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Office of the City Attorney has an immediate opening for an experienced attorney interested in
representing the Department of Water and Power (DWP) on legal matters involving water,
environmental, and natural resources law. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong oral and
written skills and enjoy a team-based approach to representing clients.
The attorneys in this Section advise LADWP as it navigates the legal challenges associated with
transforming from a utility founded in the 20th century into one that intends to provide the vast
majority of its power from renewable sources by 2035 and to drastically increase the amount of
recycled water supplied to its customers. The legal implications of climate change and the essential
actions to adapt to it are among the most pressing legal issues facing both the water and power
systems.
Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pg2g0qvqLcsBKhK1DFFwl37j3iwG0xmJ/view?usp=drivesdk
Staff Counsel I
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
Description:
The Staff Counsel of the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) will provide in-house legal counsel and services to MRCA Governing Board, MRCA Executive Officer, and other MRCA staff as directed, focused primarily on real property, environmental, employment, land use, law enforcement, and government law. This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, organized, and able to work on several projects simultaneously.
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Type This is a full-time, at-will, exempt position. Supervision Staff Counsel reports to the Chief Staff Counsel.
Supervision
This position reports to the Chief Staff Counsel. This position does not supervise other staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are typical for this classification. Successful candidates may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business or legal needs and changing practices.
• Oversee and complete acquisitions of real property
• Review and draft property lease agreements
• Assist with personnel and human resources issues
• Review and negotiate contracts for goods and services
• Assist in enforcement of MRCA Ordinance
• Coordinate responses to requests for public records
• Analyze and respond to tort claims and litigation
• Work with outside legal counsel on litigation and other special projects
• Make court appearances on behalf of MRCA
• Attend and represent MRCA at community and other public meetings
• Complete continuing education as necessary to maintain a working knowledge of real property, environmental, land use, law enforcement, and government law, and any other area of law to effectively provide in-house counsel
Link:
mrca.civicweb.net
Environmental Equity Officer
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
The Environmental Equity Officer (Class: 461 equal to Division Chief) will have responsibility for ensuring that MRCA’s programs and services promote and achieve equitable outcomes. TheEnvironmental Equity Officer will recommend best practices in all aspects of MRCA operations and oversee the inclusion of communities that traditionally have been overlooked and ignored.
In this context, equity is defined as a systemic process where the benefits of MRCA’s mission (to acquire, protect, and preserve open space, wildlife habitat, and urban, mountain and river parkland that is easily accessible to the public) shall accrue to the public in a manner that reflects the demographics of MRCA’s stakeholder base. The Environmental Equity Officer will ensure that disadvantaged communities are a priority for projects with an emphasis on increasing access to public local and regional natural assets for historically excluded, marginalized, underrepresented and under-resourced communities.
The Environmental Equity Officer serves as the primary point of contact for Tribal issues and acts as a liaison between the agency and tribes, tribal communities, and stakeholders, to strengthen relationships and create partnerships. Collaborations will include working to develop rematriation plans, plans for co or total management of specific properties, and the development and implementation of an inclusive process with tribes, tribal communities and stakeholders that is relevant and specific to each site in question.
The Environmental Equity Officer will be responsible for reviewing MRCA’s policies related to inclusion, diversity, equity and environmental justice and make recommendations to Executive Staff and/or the Governing Board for revisions and/or new policies. These policies include but are not limited to MRCA’s Outreach and Advertising Policy and MRCA’s Outreach and Employment Recruitment Policy.
Link:
mrca.civic web.net
Associate
Law Office of Marc Chytilo
Private boutique quasi-public interest environmental law firm seeks experienced associate for administrative advocacy and litigation. Half to three quarter time.
Send resume cover letter writing sample to email. No calls except at conference.
Link:
None
Associate Attorney
Lozeau Drury LLP
Lozeau Drury is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Attorney with 1-6 years of experience to join our team.
As an Associate Attorney, your responsibilities will include tracking and managing deadlines in assigned cases, preparing comment letters on proposed agency actions, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, appearing before city departments, state agencies, and at court hearings. In addition, the Associate Attorney will be entrusted with individual legal research of investigation assignments on a case-by-case basis as required by the partners. Occasional overnight travel will be required.
We value flexibility and teamwork, and you must be comfortable sharing and adjusting workloads and assignments on short notice to ensure the efficient handling of all matters on our docket by the firm.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of CEQA, and other state and federal environmental laws
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills
Ability to think creatively and strategically
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
1-6 years of litigation experience preferred.
California bar admission
Lozeau Drury LLP offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is commensurate with experience
Lozeau Drury LLP is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. Lozeau Drury LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. No phone calls please.
Link:
www.lozeaudrury.com
Energy law and policy project director
UCLA Law Emmett Institute
We’re seeking someone with state and federal energy law and policy practice experience to work with us at the Emmett Institute, which is the environmental law center based at UCLA Law.
More here: https://lnkd.in/gPW37n4J
Link:
https://lnkd.in/gPW37n4J
Senior Scientist or Consultant - Permitting Specialist
Integral Consulting Inc
Integral Consulting Inc., is currently seeking a senior-level scientist for our newly developing Permitting and Planning practice that will provide project management oversite in our San Francisco Bay Area offices. The position will support multiple clients and on a wide variety of projects involving permitting and planning, securing compensatory mitigation, and compliance. This position will have the responsibility of growing a portfolio of work and securing new clients.
Link:
https://jobs.jobvite.com/integral-careers/job/oXjHofw5
Junior Environmental Associate
Beveridge & Diamond, PC
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. seeks a candidate with two to four years of experience to join our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate should have substantive experience litigating complex cases in the state and federal courts in California, including experience handling all aspects of discovery.
The ideal candidate should have substantive experience litigating complex cases in the state and federal courts in California, including experience handling all aspects of discovery. A desire to become a leader in cases involving challenging legal and expert environmental issues is a plus. Candidates must be admitted to the California bar and have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a desire to be part of a creative, team-focused, and respectful firm culture.
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
* J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
* Status as an active member in good standing of the California bar.
* Experience with, or demonstrated interest in major environmental statutes, such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and CERCLA.
* Experience responding to discovery requests, including eDiscovery. Familiarity with eDiscovery technologies (Casepoint, Relativity) is a plus.
* Strong analytical, research, writing, and oral communication skills.
* Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, the ability to work well under deadlines, and the ability to assume significant client responsibilities.
* Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Beveridge & Diamond has a premier national environmental practice, with more than 125 lawyers in seven U.S. offices. The firm helps clients around the world resolve critical environmental, natural resource, project development, and sustainability issues relating to their facilities, products, and operations.
Link:
https://www.bdlaw.com/careers/current-attorney-openings/
Environmental Regulatory Associate – Product Stewardship-Focused Practice
Beveridge & Diamond, PC
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. seeks a product stewardship associate with three to five years of experience to join one of our seven offices. The position will have a primary focus on product regulatory work, including environmental, extended producer responsibility, and technical/product conformity regulatory and compliance matters in the United States and globally.
The position will have a primary focus on product regulatory work, including environmental, extended producer responsibility, and technical/product conformity regulatory and compliance matters in the United States and globally. Our product regulatory practice involves multidisciplinary work on many types of products, including electronics, batteries, chemicals, pesticides, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. This is a highly dynamic field in one of the fastest-growing areas of environmental and related law, and B&D is fortunate to advise a large client base of companies and trade associations on these issues.
The work involves support for our clients on an array of issues such as: market access; product development and premarket approval; responsible sourcing, supply chain, and transactional support; other ESG advice; chemical and materials restrictions; labeling, energy efficiency, marketing and advertising; product safety; hazmat transport; reverse distribution; and circular economy issues, including product stewardship and recycling, and waste. Relevant experience would include an exposure to these areas as well as work with regulatory federal agencies such as EPA, USDA, CPSC, DOT, FAA, DOE, FTC and similar state entities. Experience with FCC equipment authorization or FDA product regulatory domains for electronic devices is also highly useful. International work experience would also be relevant.
Link:
https://www.bdlaw.com/careers/current-attorney-openings/
Mid-Level Energy Associate
Beveridge & Diamond, PC
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. seeks an energy regulatory associate with two to five years of experience to join one of our seven offices. The ideal candidate should have substantive experience with respect to (i) energy regulatory (with FERC or state regulatory bodies) and (ii) renewable energy matters.
The ideal candidate should have substantive experience with respect to (i) energy regulatory (with FERC or state regulatory bodies) and (ii) renewable energy matters. Experience with energy and/or renewable energy project development is a plus. A candidate with strong interest in the position who currently may not have significant background in all of the foregoing areas should be committed to becoming well-versed in them. In addition to the foregoing, candidates will be expected to support the firm’s national environmental practices as needed.
Link:
https://www.bdlaw.com/careers/current-attorney-openings/
Litigation Associate
Beveridge & Diamond, PC
Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. seeks a candidate with two to four years of experience to join our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate should have substantive experience litigating complex cases in the state and federal courts in California, including experience handling all aspects of discovery.
The ideal candidate should have substantive experience litigating complex cases in the state and federal courts in California, including experience handling all aspects of discovery. A desire to become a leader in cases involving challenging legal and expert environmental issues is a plus. Candidates must be admitted to the California bar and have excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a desire to be part of a creative, team-focused, and respectful firm culture.
Link:
https://www.bdlaw.com/careers/current-attorney-openings/
Summer 2024 Legal Intern
California Tahoe Conservancy
The mission of the California Tahoe Conservancy is to lead California’s efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Under the direction and supervision of the General Counsel, the Legal Intern performs various legal-related tasks such as research and writing projects. The Legal Intern also has an opportunity to engage in and observe many aspects of client representation and case development. This position is open to current law students with an interest in environmental, natural resource, real property, and public interest law, preferably those who will be entering their 3L year in 2024. This is a paid position. See the CalCareers link for the salary range.
Link:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=397564
Legal Director (CRPE)
Center on Race, Poverty, & the Environment
The Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment (CRPE) seeks applicants for a Legal Director. The position is full-time and flexible with location. CRPE is a non-profit environmental justice organization based in Delano, California. Our mission is to achieve environmental justice and healthy sustainable communities through collective action and the law. We provide legal and technical assistance to the grassroots movement for environmental justice. We combine community organizing, legal representation, policy advocacy and coalition building to help build healthy sustainable communities in low-income communities and communities of color. CRPE strongly believes in the maxims that communities should speak for themselves, and that advocates for environmental justice should be on tap, not on top. Our staff shares a deep commitment to social and racial justice.
The Legal Director oversees the legal representation CRPE provides low income and BIPOC communities in the San Joaquin Valley. The Legal Director supervises staff, supports developing and conducting litigation, and works with organizers to ensure litigation connected to community needs. The Legal Director reports to a designated supervisor on the executive team.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation of CRPE’s mission, goals, and core values
Oversee development and implementation of CRPE’s legal services
Represent CRPE and its mission externally to funders, donors, allies and at conferences and convenings
Develop and maintain good relationships with co-counsel, community residents, and allies.
Direct Supervision of Senior and Staff Attorneys
Work with ED to assist in the hiring of CRPE legal staff
Assist in HR compliance
Assist in Conflict Resolution process
Co-ordinate implementation of personnel policies and procedures for attorneys
Support Development Director by contributing to grant applications and reports, newsletters, website updates, and action alerts and by cultivating individual donors.
Link:
https://crpe-ej.org/about/jobsinternships
Staff Attorney
Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability
The Staff Attorney provides legal representation to clients from disadvantaged rural communities. The Staff Attorney will identify, develop, and implement advocacy strategies related to land use, built environment, public financing, local government, access to basic infrastructure, transportation, and community development that is equitable across the region in an effort to improve in an effort to improve conditions of rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley and throughout the State. The position will also engage in community education and advocacy campaigns throughout the San Joaquin Valley to support the development of advocacy strategies.
Link:
https://leadershipcounsel.org/job/staff-attorney/
Litigation Associate
Venable LLP
Our team is actively looking for mid-level litigation associates in the San Francisco office - in practice, our litigation associates often assist with environmental cases if they are interested. Please reach out if you or anyone you know would like to find out more - I’d be happy to chat about my experiences at Venable.
Link:
None
Senior or Staff Attorney
Environmental Defense Center
Public interest environmental law firm servicing the South Central Coast is hiring an attorney to work on state and federal administrative advocacy and litigation.
Link:
https://www.environmentaldefensecenter.org/join-our-team/
Staff Attorney - Temporary
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Entry-level attorney position for approximately one year to assist with all aspects of the Air District’s legal work.
Link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd?
Attorney V
Dept. Water Resources- check out CalHR website for attorney position
Water law
Link:
None
Climate Attorney
California Air Resources Board
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=395198
Link:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=395198
Enforcement Attorney/Attorney III
California Air Resources Board
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=387568
Link:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=387568
Summer Law Clerk (student position)
California Air Resources Board
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=396500
Link:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=396500
Attorney III at CalRecycle
CalRecycle
Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel for the Division of Recycling, the Attorney III will prepare cases and advise and represent the Department in administration actions, including hearings, application reviews, and settlement negotiations. The Attorney III will act as liaison between the Department and the Attorney General’s Office for civil and criminal proceedings. The Attorney III will be responsible for researching and analyzing state and federal case law, statutes, regulations and procedures associated with the Department’s programs, especially the Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act and its regulations. The Attorney III will be expected to write briefs, Accusations, memoranda and correspondence on complex and difficult legal matters. The Attorney III will be expected to handle requests under the California Public Records Act
Telework eligible
Link:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=394703
Associate Attorney
DeLano Law Firm
Opportunity for a new or young attorney to work in a small law firm in North San Diego County. Work includes advocacy on behalf of non-profit and community organizations, before administrative agencies and in court. Our work involves environmental and land use matters, including CEQA, planning laws, Section 17200, initiatives, property law matters, and several other areas.
Link:
www.delanoanddelano.com
Clean Air, Climate Justice and Transport Associate (policy role )
Better World Group Advisors
Clean Air, Climate Justice and Transport Associate
Better World Group is seeking a full-time associate. This position is national in scope and and can be based anywhere within the U.S.
The associate will join a dynamic team across the firm’s practice areas: Clean Air, Climate Justice and Transport practice area. We aim to change systems by transforming culture to bring benefits, resources, and economic opportunities, to communities of color, especially communities that continue to face climate and environmental injustice. In California and nationally, the transportation sector is one of the largest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollutants, disproportionally impacting low-income communities and communities of color. When air quality is poor, heatwaves and other extreme weather events can make the air we breathe even more hazardous. Clean air can reduce the exacerbating effects of air pollution on extreme weather events, helping communities adapt more effectively to climate change.
Our firm works with state-wide and national partners to transition transport across all sectors towards a zero-emission, electric future. To mitigate climate change and improve air quality, we aim to bring clean air to those suffering from decades of environmental injustice by leading state policy campaigns in order to accelerator clean air, climate justice and transport policies.
Link:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d8eabb07726ea72f382aa14/t/651c96a769778b7fbc283588/1696372392102/2023+-+BWG+Clean+Air%2C+CJ%2C+Transport+Associate+JD.pdf
Sr. Environmental SI/REM Engineer
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Terracon’s Northern California office locations are seeking a Senior Environmental SI/REM Engineer to join our Team! Our offices have a diverse client base in both public and private sectors, working with commercial, industrial, government, property development, and institutional market entities. *This position can be filled out of the following Terracon office locations: Concord or Sacramento.
Link:
https://careers.terracon.com/job/concord/senior-environmental-si-rem-engineer/37184/55547914752
Manager Regional Services - Site Investigation and Remediation REM Practice
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Are you an exceptional Senior Environmental Site Investigation/Remediation (SI/REM) Professional looking for an opportunity to grow and expand your career and lead the growth and expansion of our Northern California Region SI/REM Team? Do you want to work for a well-established, nationwide company with an excellent reputation for taking care of its employee-owners while providing excellent professional growth potential? If you answered Yes, Come, “Explore with us” and start your journey as a Manager of Regional Environmental Services at Terracon!
Terracon’s East Bay office, located in Concord, CA, is seeking a Manager of Regional Environmental Services to join our Team! Our East Bay and three other regional offices have a diverse client base in both public and private sectors, working with commercial, industrial, government, property development, and institutional market entities. Clients within these sectors include municipalities, state agencies, national and local retailers, commercial real property developers and managers, financial institutions, law firms, architect/engineer and construction clients, telecom, energy providers—including renewable energy and transmission. *This position can be filled out of the following Terracon office locations: Concord or Sacramento.
Link:
https://careers.terracon.com/job/concord/manager-regional-services-site-investigation-and-remediation-rem-practice/37184/54389747936
Climate Attorney
California Air Resources Board
This is a separate position from our other Climate Attorney posting. Application deadline Nov 15.
Link:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=400211
