Energy Litigation Associate

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Phone allowance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Jobot, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks an Environmental Litigation Associate to join our Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of litigation experience and a strong academic record, with a focus on environmental and regulatory matters.

We offer a competitive salary, bonus plan, and robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), phone allowance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and client-focused approach.
• Admitted in Washington, DC, or eligible to waive into the DC Bar.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a dynamic litigation team focused on environmental and regulatory matters.
• Advise and represent clients in Washington, DC office.
• Contribute to case strategy and case preparation.
• Prepare briefs and pleadings with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Oral advocacy

Team oriented

Client-focused

Job description

Salary: $180,000 - $230,000 per year

Job details

Environmental Litigation Associate

A bit about us

We are a nationally recognized law firm known for our litigation, environmental, and energy practices. Our litigation practice is led by seasoned trial lawyers, including several former DOJ attorneys, and works closely with a deep bench of regulatory and environmental attorneys advising clients in energy, technology, manufacturing, and other highly regulated industries. This integrated approach allows us to deliver sophisticated, practical solutions to our clients' most challenging disputes.

Why join us

Our team is currently handling several cutting-edge cases in the energy sector, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in those matters. We offer a collaborative culture and a large, established client base. In addition to a competitive salary and bonus plan, benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; a 401(k) plan; phone allowance; and generous paid time off.

Job Details

We are seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate (3-5 years' experience) to join our growing Washington, DC office. This role will support a dynamic litigation team focused on environmental and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a client-focused approach.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred.
• Admitted in Washington, DC, or eligible to waive into the DC Bar.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Any offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer, pre-employment background screening.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.