Description
Associate Attorney (Water Law and Real Property/Transactional and Civil Litigation)
Reno, Nevada
Schroeder Law Offices, PC (SLO) is a boutique western regional law firm and a trusted leader in water rights and real property since 1991. With offices in Reno, Nevada and Portland, Oregon and practice areas including Idaho, Washington, and Utah, SLO provides comprehensive water rights and real property legal services. Our transactional expertise includes farm and ranch due diligence, contract negotiation and preparation, state and federal permitting. We also litigate in state and federal courts and administrative forums to support our diverse clientele including domestic and agricultural users, cities, counties, irrigation districts, and water management organizations, as well as individual farmers and ranchers.
We are seeking a Nevada-licensed attorney with two years of experience to join our Reno office. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a full-service practice in a highly specialized field while learning from domain experts. SLO provides clear advancement potential, extensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful legal matters affecting small communities and agricultural producers of food and fiber across the western United States.
Responsibilities:
Represent clients with the opportunity for direct interaction with clients under the supervision of a shareholder or partner
Monitor and manage diverse client tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion
Develop transactional water rights solutions with thorough legal analysis and execution
Litigate in administrative, state, and federal forums, including matters of first impression, from initiation through post-trial and appeals
Delegate tasks effectively to support staff and maintain consistent communication on client matters
Bill required hours daily, providing complete and accurate time narratives
Bill a minimum of 1600 billable hours annually
Travel to remote and rural areas as necessary or desired for client development and representation
Requirements
Qualifications:
Active bar membership in Nevada. Admission in another jurisdictions is a plus
Demonstrated interest in state law related to water use and natural resources, real property transactions, municipal law, state agency regulation, administrative and civil litigation
Minimum of two years legal experience, preferably in real property, land use, natural resources law, or related fields
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities with professionalism
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to travel and engage with clients in rural and agricultural communities
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to professional growth
This is a 100% on-site position
Base salary depends on experience, with strong receipt-based bonus structure
Benefits include:
SIMPLE Retirement Plan available with 3% employer matching
Health insurance for employee
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Receipt bonus program
PTO bonus program
Professional development opportunities
Moving expenses
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant qualifications
Resume
Legal writing sample
List of three references: two legal and one personal
Email application materials to SLO Office Manager, Heather Allen at h.allen@water-law.com.
