Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles (Land Use)

Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles (Land Use) $150,000 - $250,000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | On-site | Permanent About Us We are a well-established boutique law firm in Los Angeles, focused on land use, CEQA, real property, and related litigation. Our team handles complex entitlement processes across multiple cities and specializes in high-stakes land use litigation, including petitions for writ of mandate. We combine deep legal expertise with practical solutions to help clients navigate city regulations and approvals efficiently. Why Join Us? Join a close-knit team with opportunities for growth, including potential partnership, depending on experience. Work in a collaborative environment where your litigation skills are highly valued, but the administrative processes are supported by experienced consultants. Competitive compensation with a salary range up to $250k for candidates with a book of business, plus performance-based bonuses. Benefits include fully covered medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, paid holidays, and parking. Hybrid work schedule with flexibility, while maintaining in-person involvement for hearings and key meetings. Job Details Job Duties and Qualifications Focus primarily on land use litigation, especially handling petitions for writ of mandate. Draft writs, oppositions, and other court filings; may require guidance initially, but independence is preferred. Collaborate with consultants on administrative land use processes across multiple cities. Represent clients primarily in developer-focused matters, navigating entitlement approvals and city processes. Qualifications Minimum 2–4 years of focused land use litigation experience, or 10+ years of high-level litigation experience. Specific experience with petitions for writ of mandate required. Strong technical and procedural knowledge of Los Angeles land use law. Ability to work independently, with solid judgment and client-facing skills. Equal Opportunity Employment Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Australia-Employment