Government/Water Associate (2-5 Years of Experience)

Hanson Bridgett LLP

$195K — $245K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience in public agency and/or environmental law, particularly in water law
  • CA Bar license required
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team
  • Prior experience at a government agency or in communications is a plus
  • Distinguished academic background and impeccable references

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on transactions and litigation
  • Advise clients on water rights and related legal issues
  • Conduct research on environmental law, including CEQA and the Clean Water Act
  • Assist in legislative drafting and government procurement
  • Handle public finance and eminent domain matters
  • Support real estate and construction law issues
  • Engage in the preparation and response to Government Claims Act matters

Benefits

  • Agile hybrid work model with remote options
  • Approximately 3-4 days a week in the office alongside senior attorneys
  • Opportunities for professional growth towards partnership
  • Supportive team culture fostering collaboration and humor
  • Focus on maintaining work-life balance
Full Job Description
Hanson Bridgett's Los Angeles office is growing, and we're looking for an associate with 2-5 years of experience in public agency and/or environmental law - especially water - to join a statewide team with a practice as dynamic as California itself. You'll work directly with a partner on a mix of transactions, advice & counsel, and/or litigation spanning water rights, Clean Water Act, CEQA, Brown Act, eminent domain, public finance, infrastructure, government procurement, construction and prevailing wage, real estate, legislative drafting, and the Government Claims Act. Prior experience at a government agency or in communications is a bonus. We are looking for an ambitious team player with a positive, can-do attitude. Humility and a sense of humor required.

While we offer the ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner, this position will be expected to work alongside senior attorneys in Hanson Bridgett's Los Angeles office approximately 3-4 days a week. The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $195,000 to $245,000 depending on experience. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.

Ideal candidates will have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized, and detail oriented and are looking towards a partnership with Hanson Bridgett.

To be considered for a position, please submit:
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Resume
  • Law school transcript
  • Writing sample or Deal Sheet

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