Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney

Josh Pros LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC in San Diego is seeking an Associate Attorney with a strong background in environmental and regulatory litigation for an in‑office role. This AmLaw 100 client emphasizes collaboration, excellence, and client service.

The work includes CERCLA/RCRA, agency enforcement defense, and environmental diligence for corporate transactions, with a competitive salary of $260,000 to $365,000 per year and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental/toxic tort litigation is required.
• Knowledge of federal/state environmental statutes (e.g., CERCLA, Prop 65) is preferred.
• Experience with agency enforcement defense and regulatory counseling.

Responsibilities

• Litigate environmental law matters across CERCLA/RCRA, natural resources, and land use.
• Provide environmental diligence for corporate transactions.
• Draft briefs, correspondences, and discovery responses; support depositions and hearings.

Skills

Environmental litigation

Regulatory compliance

Drafting briefs

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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About this role

Client: A client in the legal industry Location: San Diego, CA Employment type: Full-time Compensation: $260,000 to $365,000

This is an in-office role

Who Is Our Client?

Looking for associates whose class year ranges fron 2021 to 2023.

In addition to San Diego our client will consider candidates in the following locations: San Francisco, Seattle

You can apply to any of those areas via this job posting

They're a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.

They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for top-notch talent.

This client consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.

Representative Work

Litigate cases throughout the spectrum of environmental law including CERCLA/RCRA Litigation, Natural Resources and Endangered Species, and Land Use Litigation.

The Enviromental Litigation + Regulatory Practice Group in San Diego is made up of:

• 2 Partners
• 1 Associate

And they're looking to add another Associate Attorney to this group!

We can discuss the make up of the other groups after you've applied!

Our Client's Difference (What Makes Them Stand Out From The Rest)

They empower their lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to their attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.

Who You Are

• You have a strong background in environmental / toxic tort litigation.
• You have significant experience with agency enforcement defense and regulatory compliance counseling and experience with conducting environmental diligence for corporate transactions.
• You have knowledge of federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and California’s Prop 65.
• You are experienced with drafting briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses, preparing, and supporting depositions and oral arguments, and managing discovery.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong case management skills, work ethic, and a team-oriented attitude.
• You are admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or are eligible to waive in.

This client likes associates from the following law schools & law firms

• Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, Cal, George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law
• Perkins Coie
• Keller & Heckman LLP
• Foley & Lardner
• DLA Piper
• Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
• Latham & Watkins
• Kirkland & Ellis

Associate Bonus Structure

• Associates can count unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, and up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development activities, toward their bonus eligibility.
• Additional high-hour bonuses are available at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, and merit incentives are awarded to associates whose performance exceeds expectations, enhancing transparency in annual evaluations.
• In 2025, the high-hours awards added 10–40% to the base bonus amount, and merit incentives added 10% or 20% to both the base bonus and high-hours awards. With these awards and incentives, our most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/401k

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/401k
• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Josh Pros is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to citizenship or immigration status.