Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Litigation Associate (2-3 years): Helena, MT

Holland & Hart LLP; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Wellness program

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Montana seeks candidates with 2-3 years of experience in environmental and natural resource litigation. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong drafting and communication skills, and be able to work both collaboratively and independently. The firm emphasizes a merit-based compensation system with a focus on teamwork and individual contributions. Excellent academic records are required. Join a culture that values integrity and encourages professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in environmental and natural resource litigation.
• Outstanding academic record and excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a team while handling projects independently.
• Meet large firm/client practice expectations.
• Engage in administrative litigation and regulatory matters.

Skills

Environmental litigation

Natural resource project development

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Position Requirements

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of environmental and natural resource litigation and project development experience. Administrative litigation and regulatory experience are a plus. Candidates should be ready to immediately contribute to a team while also being comfortable working independently. Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills and have experience with, or potential to handle, large firm/client practice and expectations.

Compensation And Expectations

Holland & Hart’s compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements and on your contributions to the team’s efforts. Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work, and associates are also eligible for fee splits. Judicial clerks are eligible for a one-time bonus immediately following the completion of a judicial clerkship with a federal appellate, federal district, tax court, state supreme court, or state appellate court. Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro‑bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro‑bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community‑building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours. Contributions to the life of the firm are vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.

Benefits Summary

Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full‑time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non‑primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long‑term care insurances, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non‑profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part‑time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro‑rated basis.

Application Process

Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Anna Bartle, Recruiting Coordinator at [e-mail]. No phone calls please. H&H is not currently partnering with agencies for this search.

About Holland & Hart

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients. Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.” Our core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives—influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture. Holland & Hart attracts those who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs including sabbaticals, service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible‑hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests. Holland & Hart is a full‑service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 14 offices. Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal counsel from a vantage like no other. For more information, visit hollandhart.com.

Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.

Explanation of Voluntary Self Identification Opportunity for EEO-1 and Surveys

Holland & Hart LLP (the “Firm”) may be required by federal law to compile and file a report (referred to as an “EEO-1”) with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Such a report would only contain aggregated data of applicants’ gender, race and/or ethnicity, and would not identify applicants by name or other personally-identifiable information. Some states in which the Firm does business may also require the collection of such information. We provide every applicant, current employee, and newly hired employee the option to voluntarily supply the requested information. Your participation in this Section is entirely voluntary and the status of your application or your potential employment will not be affected by your decision to participate or to refrain from participating in this data collection process. The firm also gathers data regarding veteran status and LGBTQ+, both of which are not required for EEO-1 reporting purposes, however, data related to LGBTQ+ data is requested as part of other surveys or questionnaires we receive. Your decision to provide the information is also entirely voluntary, and your candidacy will not be affected by your decision to participate or not.