Land Use and Conservation Attorney jobs in United States
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California Department of Justice · 6 days ago

Land Use and Conservation Attorney

positionCalifornia, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$11,993/mo - $16,096/mo
date6+ years exp

California Department of Justice is seeking a Land Use and Conservation Attorney to work on matters of critical importance to the State. The role involves litigating cases related to environmental land use and providing legal advice to various state agencies on housing laws, public access to waterways, and conservation efforts.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Litigate all phases of cases in California and federal courts
Render legal advice on an ongoing basis to all clients and to the Attorney General

Qualification

Environmental lawLitigation experienceLegal researchCalifornia Coastal ActCEQAClient advicePublic trust doctrineReal property lawNatural resource regulationWriting skills

Required

Experience in laws pertaining to environmental land use and natural resource regulation (including CEQA)
Experience in real property law
Knowledge of the California Coastal Act
Understanding of the public trust doctrine
Experience with oil and gas development law
Experience in housing law
Knowledge of administrative procedure
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Experience with all phases of litigation
Ability to litigate all phases of cases in California and federal courts
Ability to render legal advice on an ongoing basis to clients and to the Attorney General

Benefits

Work-life balance
11 paid holidays
Flexible paid leave options
Consistent wage increases
Pension retirement
Job stability
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Company

California Department of Justice

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California Department of Justice is a non profit Law Enforcement agency.
location
Sacramento, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.oag.ca.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Hamid Formoli
Founder/Co-Chair-Middle Eastern and South Asian Employee Advisory Committee
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Weslee Howell
Organization Development Partner - Office of Human Resources
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