Environmental Associate at Gpac Beverly Hills, CA

Comunidade Metodista; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mentorship and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute in Beverly Hills is seeking an Environmental Litigation Associate. This attorney role offers an opportunity to work on high-profile cases under key environmental statutes such as CERCLA and Proposition 65.

Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in environmental litigation, a Juris Doctor degree, and active California Bar membership. The firm promotes collaboration in a team-oriented environment, with hybrid work flexibility, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of environmental litigation experience, with commercial litigation experience preferred.
• Active membership in the California Bar is required.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of environmental litigation matters including CERCLA, Proposition 65, and the Clean Air Act.
• Draft and argue substantive motions in both state and federal court.
• Perform detailed legal research and analysis on complex environmental issues.

Skills

Environmental litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy skills

Drafting motions

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Overview

Join a prestigious law firm in Beverly Hills, CA, as an Environmental Litigation Associate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an attorney with 2-4 years of experience in complex environmental and commercial litigation. You'll have the chance to work on high-profile cases involving key environmental statutes like CERCLA, Proposition 65, and the Clean Air Act, while benefiting from a supportive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of environmental litigation matters, including cases under CERCLA, Proposition 65, and the Clean Air Act.
• Draft and argue substantive motions in both state and federal court.
• Perform detailed legal research and analysis on complex environmental regulatory and litigation issues.
• Participate in discovery, depositions, and the development of case strategies.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on high-stakes, large-scale litigation matters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California Bar.
• 2-4 years of environmental litigation experience (commercial litigation experience is a plus).
• Experience drafting discovery and substantive motions in both state and federal courts.
• Strong academic credentials with demonstrated legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Prior large case or law firm experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid work flexibility: balance of working from home and in the office.
• Great culture: a positive, team-oriented environment fostering collaboration and growth.
• Low billable requirement: only 2,000 billable hours to ensure work-life balance.
• Exceptional benefits: comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement options.
• Professional growth: mentorship and development opportunities to advance your legal career.
• 401(k) with employer match.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.