Energy Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

LeoForce in Washington, DC is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our environmental and regulatory team. You will handle sophisticated matters for clients nationwide, including energy infrastructure and pipeline litigation, with a focus on quality advocacy and writing.

Candidates from private practice or government service are welcome; DC Bar admission or eligibility to waive in DC is required. We offer a competitive salary, bonus plan, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Substantive litigation experience required.
• Interest in environmental/regulatory litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong oral advocacy.
• Clerkship experience preferred.
• Admitted in DC or eligible to waive into the DC Bar.

Responsibilities

• Support a dynamic team focused on environmental and regulatory litigation.
• Take on sophisticated, nationwide matters including energy infrastructure and pipeline litigation.
• Collaborate with trial lawyers and regulatory counsel to develop case strategies.
• Advise clients with clear, persuasive written and oral advocacy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Environmental focus

Oral advocacy

Legal research & writing

Team oriented

Clerkship preferred

Education

DC Bar admission or eligible

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

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

Job Details

The Role: We are seeking a Litigation Associate to join our growing Washington, DC office and support a dynamic team focused on environmental and regulatory litigation. You'll take on sophisticated, sometimes high-stakes matters for clients nationwide — including significant energy infrastructure and pipeline litigation, as well as matters here in Pennsylvania. We welcome candidates from private practice as well as those coming from government service, including a federal agency (such as the U.S. EPA) or a U.S. Attorney's Office.

What We're Looking For

• Substantive litigation experience is required. We'll consider candidates with as few as a couple of years of experience through the mid-level range, provided the litigation background is real and hands-on
• A demonstrated interest in building — or continuing to build — an environmental and regulatory litigation practice in the private sector.
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong oral advocacy skills
• The drive to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, client-focused environment.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred
• Admitted in Washington, DC, or eligible to waive into the DC Bar

A bit about us

We are a nationally recognized law firm known for our litigation, environmental, and energy practices. Our litigation group is led by seasoned trial lawyers — including several former federal government attorneys — who work hand in hand with a deep bench of regulatory and environmental counsel advising clients across energy, technology, manufacturing, and other highly regulated industries. That integrated approach lets us take on our clients' most complex, high-stakes disputes with sophisticated, practical solutions.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to step into significant, cutting-edge litigation from day one and to help build something as our Washington, DC office grows. You'll work on sophisticated matters that reach across the country, learn directly from accomplished trial lawyers and former government litigators, and have a real hand in shaping cases that matter. For attorneys coming out of government service, this is a natural bridge into private practice — a chance to keep doing high-caliber environmental and regulatory work without stepping back. We pride ourselves on a genuinely collaborative culture, an exceptional group of people, and a large, established client base that keeps the work interesting. Simply put, this is an exceptional chance to grow your practice alongside a team invested in your success.

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

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