Associate - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an Environmental Litigation & Mass Tort Associate in Washington, DC. Candidates will address high-visibility federal environmental matters and work closely with cross-office teams. The ideal candidate will have a JD from 2018-2022 and experience in federal environmental litigation. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $260,000 to $420,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in federal environmental litigation is required.
• Strong grasp of environmental and administrative law concepts is needed.
• Exceptional research and writing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Litigate environmental and related mass tort matters in federal forums.
• Support and lead investigations, enforcement, and defense strategy.
• Draft motions and manage discovery.

Skills

Federal environmental litigation

Civil enforcement background

Research and writing

Regulatory analysis

Education

JD class years 2018–2022

Job description

Environmental Litigation & Mass Tort Associate | Washington, DC

Our AmLaw 100 client is growing its DC environmental and mass tort bench. This group handles high-visibility federal matters, partner-led teams, and steady client contact. The work is technical, fast-moving, and strategic.

Role Summary

• Litigate environmental and related mass tort matters in federal forums
• Support and lead on investigations, enforcement, and defense strategy
• Analyze dense regulatory schemes and agency guidance; translate findings into case strategy and client-ready work product
• Draft motions, briefs, and agency submissions; manage discovery and experts
• Interact directly with clients and cross-office teams from day one

Candidate Profile

• JD class years 2018–2022
• Experience in federal environmental litigation; civil enforcement background preferred
• Government-side enforcement experience or familiarity with DOJ/agency enforcement approaches
• Strong grasp of environmental and administrative law concepts
• Exceptional research and writing; disciplined project ownership with minimal supervision

Why This Role

• Platform: National AmLaw 100 firm with a recognized environmental dispute practice and a steady pipeline of federal matters
• Training & Access: Hands-on work with partners who try cases and resolve agency actions; meaningful client exposure early
• Scope: Mix of enforcement, complex litigation, and technical regulatory issues that sharpen trial and counseling skills
• Trajectory: Clear path to take ownership of files and develop niche expertise within a high-demand practice area

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base range: $260,000 to $420,000, plus discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, retirement, paid time off (including sick and vacation), parental leave, basic life, and FSAs
• Location: Washington, DC

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