Associate - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

FSAs

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting is seeking an Associate to join a Washington, DC environmental and mass tort practice at a leading AmLaw 100 firm. The role focuses on litigating federal environmental matters, supporting investigations, and guiding defense strategy from day one.

Candidates bring experience in federal environmental litigation, strong research and writing, and the ability to manage files with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Federal environmental litigation

DOJ/agency enforcement familiarity

Regulatory analysis

Excellent writing

Client interaction

Education

JD 2018–2022

Job description

Associate - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/23/2026

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
• 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

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