Environmental Enforcement Trial Attorney (Bankruptcy)

Energy & Natural Resources Division; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Enforcement Section of the Energy & Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice, seeks litigators with environmental and bankruptcy law experience for its Washington, D.C. office.

The role involves nationwide civil enforcement, complex litigation, and significant research and advocacy across bankruptcy and related matters. Attorneys will handle diverse cases, including asset sales, plans of reorganization, and environmental liability issues, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership and strong federal litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability in environmental and bankruptcy matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse case load in environmental and bankruptcy litigation.
• Perform legal research, draft motions, and present oral arguments.
• Represent the government in bankruptcy court and related proceedings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Environmental law

Bankruptcy law

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

The Environmental Enforcement Section of the Energy & Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice, seeks litigators with environmental and bankruptcy law experience for its Washington, D.C. office.

The role involves nationwide civil enforcement, complex litigation, and significant research and advocacy across bankruptcy and related matters. Attorneys will handle diverse cases, including asset sales, plans of reorganization, and environmental liability issues, with opportunities to