Environmental Litigation - Of Counsel | 1700 Billable | $225k base

Law Firms; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms in Seattle is seeking an experienced Environmental Litigation Associate to join its team. You will handle complex federal environmental litigation and advise on relevant statutes.

Ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, strong researching and writing skills, and familiarity with NEPA, ESA, CWA, CAA, CERCLA. This role offers exposure to high-stakes environmental matters affecting businesses and public entities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Meaningful experience with environmental litigation.
• Experience with federal environmental statutes and implementing regulations.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with NEPA, ESA, CWA, CAA, CERCLA.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex environmental litigation matters in federal court
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings and other litigation documents
• Assist with discovery and case preparation
• Participate in hearings, depositions and other litigation proceedings
• Advise and advocate regarding federal environmental statutes and implementing regulations

Skills

Environmental litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Tools

NEPA

ESA

CWA

CAA

CERCLA

Job description

I’m currently working with a highly regarded law firm with a sophisticated environmental and natural resources practice that is seeking an experienced Environmental Litigation Associate to join its Seattle team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on complex federal environmental litigation involving some of the most significant environmental statutes and regulatory issues affecting businesses, public entities and natural-resource projects.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex environmental litigation matters in federal court
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings and other litigation documents
• Assist with discovery and case preparation
• Participate in hearings, depositions and other litigation proceedings
• Advise and advocate regarding federal environmental statutes and implementing regulations

Ideal Candidate

• 4+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Meaningful experience with environmental litigation
• Experience involving federal environmental statutes and implementing regulations
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued:
• NEPA, ESA, CWA,CAA, CERCLA

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $185,000 to $200,000. Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.