Attorney - Land Use - Los Angeles - 250K

A confidential California boutique is seeking an associate attorney to support a busy land use, zoning, and CEQA practice, including a mix of administrative approvals work and targeted writ litigation. This role offers meaningful responsibility, frequent writing, and direct involvement in high-impact entitlement matters across the Greater Los Angeles area.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Blend of land use entitlement strategy and writs of mandate litigation in a single practice.
• Fully remote.
• Clear advancement potential, including a partnership track for strong performers.
• Billable hours target of 1,200.
• Objective bonus structure tied to productivity and client generation.

THE ROLE

• Advise on land use entitlement and administrative processes, including zoning analysis and approvals strategy.
• Conduct land use due diligence and prepare clear written analysis for clients and stakeholders.
• Draft letters and written submissions to decision makers and agencies.
• Attend and support administrative hearings and related proceedings.
• Handle writs of mandate and related land use litigation tasks, including drafting petitions and appellate-style briefs (opening, opposition, and reply).
• Support CEQA-related strategy and documentation in coordination with the broader matter team.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location

Greater Los Angeles, California

Schedule:

Fully Remote

Compensation:

Base salary range: $180,000 to $250,000

REQUIREMENTS

• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 3 to 15 years of relevant experience in land use and zoning administrative processes (including zoning analysis, due diligence, drafting letters to decision makers, and attending hearings).
• Litigation experience with writs of mandate, petitions, and appellate-style briefing (opening, opposition, and reply briefs).
• Direct familiarity and experience with CEQA.
• Strong legal writing, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• Demonstrated stability and consistent progression in career history.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Portable business or demonstrated ability to originate approximately 20 to 40 billable hours per month.
• Experience in a larger-firm environment with interest in a boutique platform.
• Solo or small-firm practitioners with strong relevant experience who value collaboration.

COMPENSATION

AND BENEFITS

• Performance bonuses via an objective formula rewarding productivity and client generation (examples: $20,000 to $40,000 annually).
• 401(k).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• National holidays off.
• Flexible remote work options consistent with the hybrid schedule.

For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to [email protected] and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.

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