Environmental Associate Attorney (WA) MTCA/CERCLA

AMS Staffing Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. seeks an environmental attorney based in Washington for a hybrid role requiring licensure in WA. The position covers a broad range of upland and aquatic cleanups, redevelopment, and transactional matters, with emphasis on MTCA and CERCLA.

The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years of environmental practice experience and demonstrate exceptional client service, teamwork, and attention to detail in litigations and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of environmental practice experience.
• Strong client service, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Experience with upland/aquatic cleanups, redevelopment, and contaminated properties.

Responsibilities

• Handle upland and aquatic cleanup projects and redevelopment matters.
• Oversee purchase/sale of brownfield properties and natural resource damage claims.
• Engage in Clean Water Act litigation and complex cost allocation matters.
• Apply MTCA and CERCLA guidance in transactional, regulatory, and litigation contexts.

Skills

Environmental law

MTCA knowledge

CERCLA familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Litigation experience

Job description

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Amanda Vernon

Location: Hybrid, must be licensed in the state of Washington

Term: Permanent

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

This individual you will cover a broad range of upland and aquatic cleanups, redevelopment and construction projects, purchase and sale of contaminated and brownfield properties, natural resource damage claims, Clean Water Act litigation, and complex cost allocation matters. Clients include large national corporations, small local companies, public entities, and individuals. The ideal candidate will have a depth of experience in sophisticated transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters involving contaminated properties and the application of the Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Experience with, or demonstrable interest in, environmental insurance claims, cost recovery litigation, and allocation of environmental liabilities, along with a willingness to take on a diverse range of fast-paced environmental matters, are necessary components of this role.

Qualification & Responsibilities:

• Requires 2-6 years experience in environmental practice
• Exceptional client service, self-motivation, teamwork, creativity, and close attention to detail
• Responsible for upland and aquatic cleanups, redevelopment and construction projects, purchase and sale of contaminated and brownfield properties, natural resource damage claims, Clean Water Act litigation, and complex cost allocation matters
• Experience in sophisticated transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters involving contaminated properties and the application of the Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)