Environmental Attorney

Construction Association of Michigan; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Mentorships

Practice-building opportunities

Job summary

DSV, a Carmel, IN-based law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate with a focus on environmental litigation and insurance coverage matters. The role sits in the Environmental Law practice with opportunities for growth and development within the firm.

Ideal candidates have a JD with strong credentials, a Bachelor's degree, and at least two years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes strategy, advocacy, and client service in environmental matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation strategies and case management.
• Strong writing and analytical abilities for pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Ability to advise clients on environmental liabilities and regulatory compliance.

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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Environmental law knowledge

Research & writing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D.

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.