Water Law Associate Attorney

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Job Overview:
A reputable law firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in water law to join its team. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a partner to support clients in water, environmental, and local government legal matters. The role involves both independent and team-based work, legal analysis, client communication, and representation before various regulatory agencies.

Location:

• Austin, Texas

Duties:

• Assist in providing legal counsel on water, environmental, and local government issues

• Represent clients before agencies such as the Public Utility Commission (PUC), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)

• Support governmental entities, including water districts, municipalities, and regional authorities

• Handle legal matters involving water rights, utilities, permitting, compliance, and open government

• Perform substantive legal research, draft documents, and advise clients

• Participate in client development and marketing efforts

• Supervise legal support staff as needed

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, with emphasis in water law

• Ability to travel locally and statewide, including attendance at evening client meetings

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Commitment to working more than 40 hours per week when necessary

• High level of organization and task prioritization

• Strong interpersonal and client-relations skills

• Technical proficiency and willingness to stay current with legal technology

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar of Texas

• Completion of annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements

Skills:

• Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities

• Strong analytical and legal reasoning skills

• Capacity to manage multiple complex legal tasks under deadlines

• Tactful communication with diverse clients and legal professionals

• Familiarity with Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306