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Arizona State Hospital

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... rights administration, underground water storage, dam safety, and interstate and international stream issues. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): A minimum of two years of experience as an attorney ...

The State of Arizona

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$80K - $120K/yr

... rights administration, underground water storage, dam safety, and interstate and international stream issues. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): A minimum of two years of experience as an attorney ...

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Senior Attorney

Latham, NY · On-site

$96K - $121K/yr

Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class ... Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one within the Legal Traineeship appointment ...

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How much do trainee water rights attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee water rights attorney in the United States is $118,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Water Rights Attorney vs Water Rights Paralegal?

AspectTrainee Water Rights AttorneyWater Rights Paralegal
CredentialsLaw degree, bar exam eligibility, legal trainingAssociate's or bachelor's degree, paralegal certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, government agencies, legal settingsLaw firms, legal departments, administrative offices
ResponsibilitiesLegal research, drafting legal documents, assisting attorneysLegal document preparation, case organization, research support

The main difference is that a Trainee Water Rights Attorney is in legal training, working under supervision to gain legal experience, while a Water Rights Paralegal provides support through administrative and research tasks without practicing law. Trainee attorneys focus on developing legal skills, whereas paralegals assist with case management and document preparation.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Water Rights Attorney job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,886 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law

ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD & ROMO APC

Pasadena, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

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Associate Attorney – Environmental & Water Law

Join a growing and exciting environmental and water law practice in Sacramento that focuses on public agencies, agricultural interests, and tribal rights for advisory, transactional, and litigation services.

Specific skills sought are:

  1. At least three years of experience with environmental and/or water law matters for public and/or private clients;
  2. Experience with public sector clients such as cities, counties, and special districts is preferred with demonstrable knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Conflicts of Interests;
  3. Experience with assisting in preparation of discovery and pleadings for litigation or adversarial proceedings at state administrative agencies such as the State Water Resources Control Board;
  4. Excellent legal research and analysis skills and demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive research on specific timelines;
  5. Excellent writing skills ranging from client memorandums to law and motion work in adversarial proceedings;
  6. Ability to handle and manage, with limited supervision and oversight, preparing and responding to written discovery;
  7. Ability to interface with clients and convey a level of professionalism and competence in terms of both the legal and strategic issues in environmental and/or labor matters;
  8. Willingness to take ownership of a matter and ability to develop a plan and/or course of action;
  9. Personal attributes strongly preferred are a self-starter with excellent follow-through and communication skills; hard worker; impeccable judgment; and an entrepreneurial spirit.