Land Use Associate
865 South Figueroa Street, Suite 2800 Los Angeles, CA 90017 US
Job Description
Location: Orange County, CA
Salary: $210,000-$240,000
Job Description:
The Orange County office of a prestigious law firm is searching for an associate to join their expanding Land Use practice.
An attorney in this position will work closely with a team of other lawyers, representing developers, land owners, and investors from early planning stages through eventual project approval.
Qualifications:
- 3-7 years of experience with land use and natural resource issues, including conducting due diligence, securing entitlements, and navigating environmental review processes.
- Prior involvement in land use or CEQA-related litigation is preferred.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks involving natural resources, wetlands, endangered species, the California Coastal Commission, BCDC, the Subdivision Map Act, and/or the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is preferred.
- Outstanding written and oral communication abilities.
- Must be comfortable collaborating within a team while managing substantial responsibilities independently.
- Proven dedication to collaborative work environments and delivering excellent client service.
- Strong academic performance.
- Admission to the State Bar of California.
Meet Your Recruiter
Mason Boling
Recruiter, Marquee Legal Division
As a Legal Recruiter at Marquee Staffing, Mason Boling specializes in connecting top legal talent with leading law firms across the country. Drawing on over a decade of experience as a practicing attorney, Mason brings firsthand knowledge and a deep understanding of the legal industry to every search he leads.
Before transitioning into legal recruiting, Mason spent more than 10 years as a litigator, successfully representing hundreds of clients in both state and federal courts nationwide. His background allows him to provide a unique and consultative approach to recruitment—understanding the needs of both candidates and hiring managers at a level that only a former attorney can.
Mason is a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and Hendrix College.
When he’s not connecting attorneys with new opportunities, you’ll likely find Mason in the kitchen—cooking while listening to a baseball game on the radio, enjoying the sunset with his family at their home in Oceanside.