Impact-Driven Environmental Litigator: Plastics Pollution

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a purpose-driven civil litigation attorney to work on cutting-edge environmental law issues, focusing on plastic pollution enforcement on behalf of the People of the State of California.

The role requires experience in California state court and federal court, handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions, with a track record of jury verdicts preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant civil litigation experience in federal or state courts.
• Strong environmental law background preferred.
• Ability to work under deadlines, independently and in teams; strong litigation planning and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate environmental matters in state and federal courts.
• Investigate claims, manage discovery, depose witnesses, and respond to dispositive motions.
• Coordinate with District Attorney offices and provide ongoing legal advice to the Attorney General and state agencies.
• Contribute to policy development and enforcement on plastics pollution enforcement matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Environmental law

Oral advocacy

Research and writing

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, seeks a purpose-driven civil litigation attorney to work on cutting-edge environmental law issues, focusing on plastic pollution enforcement on behalf of the People of the State of California.

The role requires experience in California state court and federal court, handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions, with a track record of jury verdicts preferred.