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The Sohagi Law Group is currently hiring!
If you meet, or exceed, the qualifications below, please forward your resume to hiring@sohagi.com.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Job Description
The Sohagi Law Group, a boutique law firm located in West Los Angeles, is seeking an attorney with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in land use and environmental law, or civil litigation experience coupled with a background in science or engineering, to represent our public agency clients in land use and environmental law including CEQA, NEPA, air quality and climate change, planning and zoning, and related issues. We are interested in finding the right-fit person to join us for long-term growth. The candidate must be highly motivated with a high level of dedication and commitment to providing excellent client service.
Please email your resume, cover letter and writing sample to hiring@sohagi.com. No telephone calls please. No recruiters.
Qualifications/Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA Accredited law school
- Active California Bar License
- Strong academic credentials
- Exceptional writing and research abilities
- Strong oral communication skills
- Substantive transactional experience
- Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and to lead projects to completion
- Familiarity with local government land use/zoning processes
Preferred
- One to six years of substantive land use/environmental experience including CEQA, NEPA and other environmental protection and planning/zoning laws
- Relevant litigation experience
- Relevant experience with other municipal and environmental laws
- Undergraduate degree in planning, engineering or sciences
- Experience with a variety of land use issues, including general plans, specific plans, use permits, and development agreements
Job Location
- Los Angeles, California (in-person preferred, remote negotiable)
Position Type
- Full Time
Additional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
- References
About The Sohagi Law Group, PLC
The Sohagi Law Group opened its doors on December 1, 2006. Margaret M. Sohagi, Principal and Nicole Hoeksma Gordon, Partner, were previously with Fox & Sohagi, LLP, which, along with its predecessor firms, represented public agencies in land use and environmental matters since 1988.
The Sohagi Law Group represents public agencies, exclusively, throughout California in complex environmental and land use matters, including CEQA and NEPA review and litigation, regional transportation planning, greenhouse gas and climate change analysis, Coastal Act compliance, air quality and health risk assessment, planning and zoning, fees and exactions, fair-share mitigation, affordable housing and regional housing needs allocations. The Sohagi Law Group has an AV-rated statewide reputation for efficiently handling complex transactional and litigation matters for public agencies. The Firm, since its inception in 2006, is recognized for high professional legal standards and ethics in “The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers” (Martindale-Hubbell).
The Firm received the International Municipal Lawyers Association’s Amicus Service Award for our brief on the Building Industry Association – Bay Area v. City of Oakland (U.S. Court of Appeal, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 18-15368). The Daily Journal named The Sohagi Law Group on its list of 2019 “Top Boutiques.” The Firm has also consistently been acknowledged by Super Lawyers. Margaret Sohagi has been recognized by the National Law Journal as an “Elite Boutique Trailblazer” and by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a “Leader in Law.” Partner, Nicole Gordon, has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” and by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of Los Angeles’ Most Influential Women Lawyers.”
The Sohagi Law Group’s small, “boutique” atmosphere fosters a collaborative, open, and intellectually stimulating environment where professionals can hone their current talents and develop new, career enriching skills and knowledge.
There are no staff positions currently available.
