Environmental & Mass Tort Litigation Associate

Mcguire; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harvey AI-driven research tools

Job summary

McGuireWoods’ Seattle office seeks an Associate to join its Environmental and Mass Tort Department, with focus on environmental and regulatory matters. The firm highlights a commitment to advanced research via Harvey AI to accelerate drafting and analysis.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of environmental and mass tort litigation experience, with an interest in aerospace and product liability, and outstanding academic credentials and writing ability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of environmental and mass tort litigation experience.
• Aerospace and product liability experience preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and writing skills required.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms, including Harvey AI.

Skills

Environmental litigation

Mass tort litigation

Aerospace experience

Product liability experience

Academic excellence

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

3646 Associate (Lateral) – Seattle – Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Legal – Megan Weaver

The Seattle office of McGuireWoods seeks an Associate to join its Environmental and Mass Tort Department.

McGuireWoods’ Environmental Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling Practice Group provides guidance to clients on environmental law matters in all media—from air, water, and land--through counseling, negotiations, and litigation. A detailed description of our environmental practice can be found here Environmental Enforcement & Regulatory Counseling - McGuireWoods.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

• Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of environmental and mass tort litigation experience.
• Interest in aerospace and product liability strongly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and writing skills are required.
• Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms. Our attorneys leverage Harvey AI to accelerate research, streamline document drafting, and enhance analytical work, allowing associates to focus on higher-value strategic thinking and client engagement.

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