Energy Environment and Natural Resources Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust wellness program

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Enhanced parental leave and family-forming benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Opportunities for continuing legal education and professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources practice in Boise, Idaho. The successful candidate will engage in high-stakes litigation involving critical mineral and energy projects.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with partners, handling water rights, and engaging with regulatory agencies. The position offers strong benefits, including medical insurance, unlimited PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in environmental law or general litigation.
• Interest in mining and water rights; openness to training.
• Experience in administrative litigation and regulatory matters is a plus.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel under pressure and meet demanding schedules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Engage with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Handle water rights and permitting reviews.
• Defend litigation on federal and state permits.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources practice in Boise, Idaho. The successful candidate will work on high-stakes litigation involving critical mineral and energy projects, collaborating with experienced partners and engaging with federal and state agencies.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Engage with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Handle water rights and permitting reviews.
• Defend litigation on federal and state permits.

Requirements

• 3‑7 years of experience in environmental law or general litigation.
• Interest in mining and water rights; openness to training.
• Experience in administrative litigation and regulatory matters is a plus.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to excel under pressure and meet demanding schedules.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and family‑forming benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuing legal education and professional development.