Natural Resources / Land Use Attorney

About the Firm

Mitchell Chadwick LLP ("MC") is a boutique natural resources and land-use law firm and California’s foremost legal advisor to mining, energy, development, and mitigation banking companies doing business in the state.

MC offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to the largest firms in the Sacramento area, and professional development for all our attorneys. Unlike many law firms, we did not lay off associates or cut attorney pay in the COVID-19 era.

About the Position

The firm is seeking an attorney with at least 1-4 years of land use and environmental experience to join its office in Roseville, California for an in-person position.

The ideal candidate has outstanding academic credentials, exceptional writing and research skills, ability to handle complex matters, and is committed to delivering excellent quality work in a collaborative environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate interpersonal skills, problem solving, and possess a strong work ethic. Experience with mining law, Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), real estate transactional work, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA litigation, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), and state and federal regulatory environmental agencies is a plus. The candidate must be a member of the California Bar.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Active member of the California State Bar
• Natural Resources / Land Use experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), Mining law
• Experience with Real Estate Transactional work
• Experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA litigation
• Experience with the California Endangered Species Act (CESA)
• Experience with state and federal regulatory environmental agencies

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (unofficial is fine), and writing sampleto cgandolfi@mitchellchadwick.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Surface Mining and Reclamation Act: 1 year (Preferred)
• California Environmental Quality Act: 1 year (Preferred)
• transactional: 1 year (Preferred)
• land use: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• State Bar of California (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Roseville, CA 95661 (Required)

Work Location: In person