Mitchell Chadwick LLP 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.  Our core area of practice is providing project permitting, compliance, transactional, and litigation solutions for some of the world’s largest companies.

The firm is seeking associates with at least 5 years of land-use and environmental experience to join its office in Roseville, California. 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 the 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 a plus. Candidate must be a member of the California Bar.

Mitchell Chadwick LLP offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to the largest firms in the Sacramento area, and professional development for all our attorneys. We offer a signing bonus and hybrid work schedule. Laterals 2-3 days a week in-office; first year attorneys work in-office for one year, then transition to the hybrid schedule. Unlike many law firms, we did not lay off associates or cut attorney pay in the COVID-19 era. To apply for this position please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (unofficial is fine), and a writing sample to cgandolfi@mitchellchadwick.com.