Municipal Land Use Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Land Use Associate in Palm Desert, CA. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in public law and municipal representation, advising various public agencies. They are looking for an associate with 4-6 years of experience in land use and zoning.

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.
• Provide practical, client-focused advice on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Update clients regularly on the progress of their matters.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in public agency representation.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental protection laws.
• Substantive land use and transactional experience preferred.
• 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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

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

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306