Environmental Litigation Associate - Complex Regulatory Wins

Morrison Foerster; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison Foerster is seeking an experienced environmental litigator in San Diego to join our team. The role focuses on complex environmental and toxic tort matters, including CERCLA and Prop 65 issues, with emphasis on defending agencies and providing regulatory counsel.

The successful candidate will assist with discovery, depositions, and brief writing, while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing practice focused on client excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong background in environmental/toxic tort litigation.
• Experience with agency enforcement defense and regulatory counseling.
• Knowledge of CERCLA and Prop 65.
• Environmental diligence for corporate transactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Admission to state bar or waiver eligible.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses.
• Support depositions and oral arguments.
• Manage discovery and case strategy.

Skills

Environmental litigation

Agency defense

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

Written communication

Team collaboration

Bar admission

Education

State bar admission

Job description

Morrison Foerster is seeking an experienced environmental litigator in San Diego to join our team. The role focuses on complex environmental and toxic tort matters, including CERCLA and Prop 65 issues, with emphasis on defending agencies and providing regulatory counsel.

The successful candidate will assist with discovery, depositions, and brief writing, while contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing practice focused on client excellence.