Environmental Attorney

NACBA; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP (DSV) in Carmel, IN, seeks a Litigation Associate focused on environmental litigation and related insurance coverage. The role offers growth potential within the Environmental Law practice and opportunities to manage matters from pleadings to appeal.

Candidates will have a JD and a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of experience, and familiarity with CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Water Act, and insurance coverage issues.

Qualifications

• JD and Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in environmental litigation preferred.
• Knowledge of CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act and related state laws preferred.
• Understanding of insurance coverage is a plus.
• Experience in discovery, deposition, and court proceedings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in state and federal environmental litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies from pleadings through appeals.
• Analyze and litigate insurance coverage issues arising from environmental claims.
• Advise clients on environmental liabilities and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and related documents.
• Collaborate with clients, technical consultants, and insurers on litigation and settlements.
• Participate in mediation and other dispute resolution mechanisms.

Skills

Environmental law

Litigation

Research & writing

Negotiation

Case management

Initiative

Education

J.D.

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP (DSV) is seeking a Litigation Associate with an interest in environmental litigation and related insurance coverage to join DSV's Environmental Law practice. This position is based in our Carmel, IN office and offers growth potential within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in state and federal environmental litigation and administrative proceedings, including matters involving contamination, exposure, natural resource damages, wetlands protection, and related enforcement.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies, including case planning, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Analyze and litigate insurance coverage issues arising from environmental claims, including insurer bad faith.
• Advise clients on environmental liabilities, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, and other litigation-related documents.
• Work collaboratively with clients, technical consultants, and insurers to develop litigation and settlement strategies.
• Participate in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Stay current on developments in environmental law, insurance coverage law, and related litigation trends.
• Contribute to business development efforts through client relationship management, networking, professional organizations, and thought leadership, as appropriate for experience level.

• Bachelor's Degree and J.D. with strong academic credentials
• 2+ years' experience
• Knowledge of pertinent environmental statutes, including CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Water Act, and related state laws preferred
• Understanding of insurance coverage is a plus
• Experience in discovery
• Deposition and court experience preferred
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, full benefits, an excellent, family friendly working environment, mentorships, and extensive opportunities for practice building and professional development.

About DSV

DSV was originally founded as a law firm focused on the construction industry. With the growth of the firm, DSV has expanded its legal practice to serve the wide-ranging needs of its clients. Through its multiple service groups, DSV assists clients in the areas of Construction, Litigation, Environmental, Health Care Services, Real Estate, Business, Labor & Employment, and Personal Legal Services. DSV is a full-service firm with a state-wide practice in Indiana, and it serves its clients from offices in Carmel, Indianapolis, Zionsville, and Crown Point.