September 2026
Attorney, Energy and Utility
2+ years
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is accepting applications for an Attorney to practice Energy and Utility Law. The position is open for attorneys with at least two years of substantive experience practicing before the California Public Utilities Commission.
The Energy and Utility Attorney will perform a range of work to evaluate and develop energy policy and utility rate cases. This includes legal research, factual investigation, administrative record development, brief writing, appearances at administrative proceedings, policy evaluation and development, oral advocacy before regulatory bodies, collaboration with diverse groups of stakeholders and legislative work.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of two years practicing before the CPUC.
- Excellent research and analytic skills.
- Outstanding and persuasive written and oral communication skills.
- Strong capacity for strategic and creative thinking.
- Demonstrated work ethic, good judgment and initiative.
- 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 and hearing appearances.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $120,000 to $175,000 plus annual performance-based bonuses. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, excellent health insurance benefits and opportunity to participate in a 401(k).
Interested and qualified candidates:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@adamsbroadwell.com.
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.
September 2026
Land Use and Environmental Associate Attorney - Northern California
3-5 years
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is accepting applications for an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience practicing land use and environmental law in California.
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo represents clients on California’s major administrative, regulatory and legislative matters related to environmental, natural resources, energy, utility, land use, local government, building and construction, and labor law. Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo offers a collaborative environment where attorneys work alongside seasoned practitioners to deliver effective and strategic representation to labor organizations, trade associations, environmental, consumer and community groups and other non-profit associations throughout California.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Substantive experience practicing land use, planning and zoning, and environmental law.
- Excellent legal research, analytic and writing skills.
- Outstanding and persuasive written or oral communication 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.
- Strong capacity for 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.
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively and contribute to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture.
The anticipated base salary range for this role in Northern California is $130,000 to $155,000 plus annual performance-based bonuses. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, excellent health insurance benefits and opportunity to participate in a 401(k).
Interested and qualified candidates:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@adamsbroadwell.com.
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.
September 2026
Contract Attorney (Oregon), Land Use and Environmental Law
2+ years
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is now accepting applications for a contract attorney to join our growing land use and environmental law practice in Oregon.
The contract attorney will research legal and factual issues related to pending cases, draft memoranda, letters and briefs, work with experts and scientists, and engage in oral advocacy at public hearings.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent research and analytic skills.
- Outstanding and persuasive written or oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical experts, including with respect to new technologies and emerging climate and health threats.
- Effective legal representation with experience in land use and environmental law.
- Strong capacity for strategic thinking, including in designing and implementing advocacy that consistently obtains high-quality results.
- Demonstrated initiative and creativity in approach with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities, combined with the ability to work collaboratively.
- 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.
This is a contract attorney position at an hourly rate between $40 and $100 per hour, depending on relevant experience, skills, current business needs and market factors.
Interested and qualified candidates:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@adamsbroadwell.com.
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.
September 2026
Experienced Land Use and Environmental Associate Attorney – Northern California
(6-10 years)
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is accepting applications for an Attorney with 6-10 years of experience practicing land use and environmental law in California.
Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo represents clients on California’s major administrative, regulatory and legislative matters related to environmental, natural resources, energy, utility, land use, local government, building and construction, and labor law. Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo offers a collaborative environment where attorneys work alongside seasoned practitioners to deliver effective and strategic representation to labor organizations, trade associations, environmental, consumer and community groups and other non-profit associations throughout California.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Substantive experience practicing land use, planning and zoning, and environmental law.
- Excellent legal research, analytic and writing skills.
- Outstanding and persuasive written or oral communication 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.
- Strong capacity for 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.
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively and contribute to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture.
The anticipated base salary range for this role in Northern California 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. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, excellent health insurance benefits and opportunity to participate in a 401(k).
Interested and qualified candidates:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@adamsbroadwell.com.
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.