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Direct Counsel

Water Law Associate Attorney

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$240K - $305K/yr

Associate | Water Law (Los Angeles or San Francisco) Direct Counsel is seeking an Associate to join a nationally recognized law firm's Water Practice Group in Los Angeles or San Francisco . This role ...

State of Montana

Understanding of Montana water law, water rights, and related regulations. * Ability to analyze technical information and make sound, defensible decisions. * Skill in preparing clear written ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for water law in the United States is $26.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Water Law vs Water Rights Specialist?

AspectWater LawWater Rights Specialist
CredentialsJD or equivalent, legal licensingBachelor's or Master's in environmental or water resource fields, often with certifications
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, government agencies, courtsEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, water resource companies
Industry UsageLegal practice, policy development, litigationWater rights assessment, compliance, resource management

While Water Law involves the legal aspects of water rights, regulations, and policies, Water Rights Specialists focus on assessing, managing, and ensuring compliance with water rights within environmental and resource management contexts. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within the water industry.

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Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law

ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD & ROMO APC

Sacramento, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 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.