Environmental Litigation Attorney

Gamoran Legal Consulting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

A top environmental boutique is seeking an associate in Seattle to tackle complex regulatory and litigation issues in environmental law. The ideal candidate will possess 1-5 years of relevant experience, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and must be admitted to the Washington State Bar. The position offers a salary between $150,000 and $215,000, plus a competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about environmental law and driven to succeed, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of environmental law experience preferred.
• Admitted to the Washington State Bar or able to waive in quickly.
• Experience in environmental regulatory matters and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex regulatory or litigation matters.
• Draft motions and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.

Skills

Environmental law experience

Litigation experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Legal writing skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

A top environmental boutique is looking for an associate to join its firm. This firm handles a variety of environmental, land use, and natural resources issues. The successful candidate needs to be ready to roll up their sleeves and jump into any complex regulatory or litigation matter, including hazardous waste, Clean Water Act, permitting, water rights, etc. If you would like to join a group of tight-knit attorneys who are environmentally minded, sophisticated, and driven, this may be the position for you!

Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 1-5 years of environmental law experience in a law firm setting is preferred. However, candidates with no environmental law experience are encouraged to apply only if they have litigation experience in a law firm setting and a passion for environmental law.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admitted to the Washington State Bar, or able to waive in promptly.
• Experience handling environmental regulatory matters preferred.
• Experience handling litigation, including drafting motions and pleadings, legal research and analysis, handling discovery, and taking/defending depositions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication, analytical, legal writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, with an ability to meet deadlines. Detail oriented and well organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.
• A commitment to client services.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• $150,000 to $215,000, with a competitive bonus structure.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) and full employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, LTD and STD coverage.