Environmental Associate Attorney - Minneapolis, MN

Environmental Associate Attorney - Minneapolis, MN; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 215,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Health savings accounts

EAP and Wellness program

Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Bar dues and CLE expenses

Work-life programs and bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stinson LLP in Minneapolis seeks an Associate with at least three years of environmental law experience to join our Environmental group.

The role covers regulatory, litigation and transactional matters across industries; base salary ranges from $215,000 to $275,000 with a discretionary merit bonus.

Qualified candidates must be licensed in Minnesota or eligible for admission without examination, with strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• At least three years of environmental law experience required.
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission without examination.

Responsibilities

• Handle wide-ranging environmental work including regulatory, litigation and transactional matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the Environmental group within the Minerals and Transportation Division.
• Support clients across various industries with environmental law issues.

Skills

Environmental law experience

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Minnesota bar eligibility

Education

Licensed to practice in Minnesota or eligible for admission without examination

LL.M. in environmental law

Job description

Stinson LLP is seeking an Associate with at least three years of environmental law experience to join our Energy, Environmental, Mining and Transportation Division in our Minneapolis office. The Associate will primarily work with attorneys in the Environmental group.

The position offers the ability to join a well-established, growing and highly sophisticated practice with attorneys who represent clients in a wide range of industries. The position will include wide-ranging environmental work, from regulatory, litigation and transactional practice areas.

Qualified candidates must have at least three years of experience in environmental law. Experience working in the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and/or CERCLA and underlying regulations is also required. Background in sciences, engineering, LL.M. in environmental law or other skills relevant to environmental law should be described in the cover letter.

Qualified applicants will possess excellent academic credentials and have strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills and be licensed to practice in or eligible for admission without examination in Minnesota.

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm‑provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• Employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short‑ and long‑term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work‑life programs, including service bonuses, back‑up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target) and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The base salary range for this role is $215,000 – 275,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual’s unique qualifications and experience.

For information about Stinson, visit us at www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com/.

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self‑identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email [e-mail].

By submitting an application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within an application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.