Environmental Attorney

Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is accepting applications for associate attorneys with 3-5 years of experience and with 6-10 years of experience practicing land use and environmental law in California. The Firm hires associates with exceptional academic and employment records and a commitment to a high quality law practice representing labor unions, workers, environmental, consumer and community groups and the public interest.

Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is a Northern California-based law firm that pioneered the representation of labor unions and workers in the enforcement of land use, environmental, health, safety, and labor laws. For over 45 years, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has developed a remarkable track record of success in advocating for sustainable development that minimizes public health, environmental and public service impacts while maximizing community benefits.

Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo offers a collaborative environment where associate attorneys work alongside seasoned practitioners to deliver effective and strategic representation in permitting proceedings for major development projects across the state. Associate attorneys also work on cutting-edge energy, environmental and land use policy, regulatory and legislative issues.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Substantive experience practicing land use, planning and zoning, and environmental law in California.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, including in designing and implementing advocacy that consistently obtains high-quality results.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainable development which minimizes public health and environmental harm while maximizing community benefits.
• Excellent legal research, analytic and writing skills.
• Outstanding and persuasive written or oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, to represent clients at public hearings.
• Ability to work effectively with technical experts, including with respect to new technologies and emerging climate and health threats.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively and contribute to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture.
• California Bar membership.

The anticipated base salary range for an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience is $130,000 to $155,000 and with 6-10 years of experience is $155,000 to $190,000, plus annual performance-based bonuses. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience.

• hybrid work arrangement option
• reasonable billable hours requirement
• annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses
• excellent health insurance benefits
• opportunity to participate in a 401(k)

EOE.