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Water Law Attorney (7+ years)

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$175K - $225K/yr

Large Salt Lake City firm seeking Attorney with 7+ years of Water Law Experience! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Bryan Thompson Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and ...

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Paralegal

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Support attorneys in public law, water law, land use, municipal, and environmental matters. * Prepare, organize, and manage case files, pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and legal documents ...

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Municipal Law/Land Use Attorney

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Land use and zoning laws (granting of Variances, CUPs), environmental regulation and compliance (including CEQA/NEPA), development agreements, redevelopment dissolution process, water law, election ...

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As of Sep 2, 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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Infographic showing various Water Law job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,297 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Attorney (Water Law)

Kirton McConkie PC

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Kirton McConkie, a large Salt Lake City law firm, has an excellent career opportunity available for an experienced water law attorney to join its real estate practice section.
Qualified candidates must have meaningful 10+ years experience in handling matters pertaining to water rights adjudication, permitting, and regulatory compliance. Experience with environmental, natural resources, and corporate law would be helpful. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, demonstrate a commitment to ethics, be highly motivated and hardworking, be a good communicator, and be able to work with minimal supervision. Candidates must be a member of the Utah Bar or be willing to become a member of the Utah Bar.
Compensation is highly competitive, and the firm offers excellent employee benefits. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume through the firm's career page at kirtonmcconkie.com. All submissions are confidential.

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