October 2024
Environmental and Land Use - Associate Attorney
(1-3 years)
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is accepting applications for an Associate Attorney to practice Environmental and Land Use Law in Northern California.
The position is open for attorneys with 1-3 years of substantive experience practicing land use and environmental law in California. The position is hybrid remote in either our South San Francisco or Sacramento office.
Required Qualifications Include:
- Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity.
- Strong desire to advocate for sustainable development that avoids or mitigates environmental harm and public service impacts while maximizing community benefits.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving the public interest.
- Ability to work collegially and contribute to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed, including for case work, educational seminars, hearing appearances and meetings with clients.
Responsibilities:
Associate attorneys perform a range of work, in collaboration with supervising attorneys and professional staff, to investigate, develop, and enforce the full scope of legal and regulatory issues associated with the permitting and approval of large scale industrial, electric utility, residential and commercial projects. This includes factual investigation, legal research, case development, record review, working with scientists, legal analysis and writing, oral advocacy and motion practice and brief writing. Associate attorneys represent clients before federal and state administrative and regulatory agencies, before municipalities and other local governmental agencies, in settlement negotiations, and in court. Associate attorneys also participate in general rulemaking and regulatory proceedings, as well as state and local legislative hearings.How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, two writing samples, and a list of references to Janet Laurain at .About the Firm:
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has an exceptional reputation in California as a law firm providing an extensive range of experience in environmental, natural resources, energy, utility, land use, local government, building and construction and labor law. With offices in South San Francisco and Sacramento, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo represents labor organizations, trade associations, environmental, consumer and community groups and other non-profit associations. Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo pioneered the representation of workers and labor organizations in the enforcement of public health and safety laws, in the environmental review of projects with environmental, worker and community impacts, and in energy and utility industry regulation and policy. For over 40 years, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has developed a remarkable track record of success in advocating for sustainable development that avoids or mitigates environmental harm and public service impacts while maximizing community benefits. Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any applicant’s race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.October 2024
Environmental and Land Use - Associate Attorney
(3-6 years)
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is accepting applications for an Associate Attorney to practice Environmental and Land Use Law in Northern California.
The position is open for attorneys with 3-6 years of substantive experience practicing land use and environmental law in California. The position is hybrid remote in either our South San Francisco or Sacramento office.
Required Qualifications Include:
- Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated work ethic, good judgment, initiative, and creativity.
- Strong desire to advocate for sustainable development that avoids or mitigates environmental harm and public service impacts while maximizing community benefits.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving the public interest.
- Ability to work collegially and contribute to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed, including for case work, educational seminars, hearing appearances and meetings with clients.
Responsibilities:
Associate attorneys perform a range of work, in collaboration with supervising attorneys and professional staff, to investigate, develop, and enforce the full scope of legal and regulatory issues associated with the permitting and approval of large scale industrial, electric utility, residential and commercial projects. This includes factual investigation, legal research, case development, record review, working with scientists, legal analysis and writing, oral advocacy and motion practice and brief writing. Associate attorneys represent clients before federal and state administrative and regulatory agencies, before municipalities and other local governmental agencies, in settlement negotiations, and in court. Associate attorneys also participate in general rulemaking and regulatory proceedings, as well as state and local legislative hearings.How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, two writing samples, and a list of references to Janet Laurain at .About the Firm:
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has an exceptional reputation in California as a law firm providing an extensive range of experience in environmental, natural resources, energy, utility, land use, local government, building and construction and labor law. With offices in South San Francisco and Sacramento, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo represents labor organizations, trade associations, environmental, consumer and community groups and other non-profit associations. Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo pioneered the representation of workers and labor organizations in the enforcement of public health and safety laws, in the environmental review of projects with environmental, worker and community impacts, and in energy and utility industry regulation and policy. For over 40 years, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has developed a remarkable track record of success in advocating for sustainable development that avoids or mitigates environmental harm and public service impacts while maximizing community benefits. Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any applicant’s race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.October 2024
Legal Assistant – Environmental Law and Permitting
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has an immediate opening for a legal assistant to perform work supporting our environmental, land use and labor practice. The position is open in our South San Francisco or Sacramento office, combined with remote work. The position involves assisting attorneys with case investigation and management, preparing case summaries and client reports, and interacting with public agencies.
Required Qualifications Include:
- Experience in permitting research, land use planning, real estate, or construction project management.
- Experience working with databases and web-based research.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Well organized and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively supporting multiple attorneys.
- Ability to multi-task and be a team player.
- Excellent word processing skills with an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
How to Apply:
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work in a casual and congenial work environment. The salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience.
To be considered, please submit a cover letter explaining your relevant experience, a resume and your references to [email protected].
About the Firm:
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has an exceptional reputation in California as a law firm providing an extensive range of experience in environmental, natural resources, energy, utility, land use, local government, building and construction and labor law. With offices in South San Francisco and Sacramento, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo represents labor organizations, trade associations, environmental, consumer and community groups and other non-profit associations.
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo pioneered the representation of workers and labor organizations in the enforcement of public health and safety laws, in the environmental review of projects with environmental, worker and community impacts, and in energy and utility industry regulation and policy. For over 40 years, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has developed a remarkable track record of success in advocating for sustainable development that avoids or mitigates environmental harm and public service impacts while maximizing community benefits.
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any applicant’s race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.
About the Firm:
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has an exceptional reputation in California as a law firm providing an extensive range of experience in environmental, natural resources, energy, utility, land use, local government, building and construction and labor law. With offices in South San Francisco and Sacramento, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo represents labor organizations, trade associations, environmental, consumer and community groups and other non-profit associations.
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo pioneered the representation of workers and labor organizations in the enforcement of public health and safety laws, in the environmental review of projects with environmental, worker and community impacts, and in energy and utility industry regulation and policy. For over 40 years, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has developed a remarkable track record of success in advocating for sustainable development that avoids or mitigates environmental harm and public service impacts while maximizing community benefits.
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any applicant’s race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.
