Legal Assistant – Environmental Law and Permitting

Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is seeking a Legal Assistant for their Environmental Law and Permitting practice in California. The role includes supporting attorneys with case management, preparing reports, and conducting research. Required qualifications include experience in permitting, land use planning, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. The position offers a salary of $55,000 to $70,000 annually and is full-time.
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 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 jlaurain@adamsbroadwell.com.

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.