Environmental Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Performance-based bonuses

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking an Environmental Litigation Associate to manage federal litigation and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental law and strong analytical and writing skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents and collaborating with senior attorneys. The compensation range is competitive at $260,000 to $470,000, with comprehensive benefits including performance-based bonuses and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (2015-2021) from a leading law firm or government agency.
• Experience in environmental or regulatory litigation preferred.
• Self-starter capable of managing matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal environmental litigation and enforcement matters.
• Analyse complex regulatory schemes and advise on compliance.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case management.
• Engage with clients and government agencies on enforcement issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research abilities

Understanding of environmental law

Education

Law degree from a leading law firm or government agency

Job description

Environmental Litigation Associate
Location: Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage federal environmental litigation and enforcement matters, both civil and criminal.
• Analyse complex regulatory schemes and advise on compliance, liability, and enforcement risks.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda with clarity and precision.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on strategic decision-making and case management.
• Engage directly with clients and government agencies on regulatory and enforcement issues.

Who You Are

• Class years 2015–2021 (with flexibility for 2018–2022) from a leading law firm or government agency.
• Experience in environmental or regulatory litigation; DOJ or federal agency enforcement experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and research abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of environmental and administrative law principles.
• Self-starter capable of managing matters with minimal supervision.

Compensation

Salary Range: $260,000 – $470,000 DOE

Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and parental leave benefits, with performance-based bonuses and generous PTO

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.

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