Litigation Attorney – Environmental & Regulatory Litigation (10+ yrs exp) - Seattle

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Professional development and CLE机会

Bonus opportunities tied to billable &

Job summary

Seattle-based national law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney with 10+ years to lead environmental, energy, land use, and regulatory disputes on the Litigation, Enforcement & Investigations team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, significant responsibility, and mentoring opportunities while working with leading practitioners across disciplines in high-profile matters in Seattle.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• 10+ years of litigation experience.
• Significant experience serving as first-chair counsel in administrative hearings, state tribunal proceedings, state court litigation.
• Experience handling: Discovery, Depositions, Trial preparation, Evidentiary hearings, Motion practice.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage sophisticated matters.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead litigation counsel in complex disputes before: State courts, Administrative agencies, State tribunals, Regulatory bodies.
• Represent clients in environmental, energy, land use, real estate, and natural resources litigation matters.
• Draft and oversee preparation of: Pleadings, Dispositive motions, Discovery requests and responses, Legal memoranda, Client recommendations, Trial and hearing briefs.
• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle complex discovery disputes and motion practice.
• Lead hearings, trials, and evidentiary proceedings.
• Examine witnesses and present evidence in administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Advise clients regarding litigation strategy, regulatory risks, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with environmental, land use, energy, and regulatory attorneys on multidisciplinary matters.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys.
• Participate in client development and strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Legal research

Project management

Independent management

Education

J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Attorney – Environmental & Regulatory Litigation

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm with a premier environmental, energy, natural resources, and regulatory practice, is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with 10+ years of experience to join its Litigation, Enforcement & Investigations team in Seattle.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior litigator who is interested in leading complex environmental, land use, natural resources, regulatory, and administrative disputes. The successful candidate will work closely with leading practitioners across multiple disciplines while taking on significant responsibility in high-profile litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead litigation counsel in complex disputes before:

  • State courts

  • Administrative agencies

  • State tribunals

  • Regulatory bodies

• Represent clients in environmental, energy, land use, real estate, and natural resources litigation matters

• Draft and oversee preparation of:

  • Pleadings

  • Dispositive motions

  • Discovery requests and responses

  • Legal memoranda

  • Client recommendations

  • Trial and hearing briefs

• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution

• Take and defend depositions

• Handle complex discovery disputes and motion practice

• Lead hearings, trials, and evidentiary proceedings

• Examine witnesses and present evidence in administrative and judicial proceedings

• Advise clients regarding litigation strategy, regulatory risks, and compliance matters

• Collaborate with environmental, land use, energy, and regulatory attorneys on multidisciplinary matters

• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys

• Participate in client development and strategic planning initiatives

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for admission

• 10+ years of litigation experience

• Significant experience serving as first-chair counsel in:

  • Administrative hearings

  • State tribunal proceedings

  • State court litigation

• Experience handling:

  • Discovery

  • Depositions

  • Trial preparation

  • Evidentiary hearings

  • Motion practice

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities

• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation skills

• Proven ability to independently manage sophisticated matters

• Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental litigation experience

• Land use litigation

• Natural resources litigation

• Energy regulatory litigation

• Condemnation and eminent domain matters

• Experience involving major state and federal environmental statutes and regulations

• Experience mentoring junior attorneys and managing litigation teams

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to:

• Lead sophisticated environmental and regulatory litigation matters

• Work alongside nationally recognized environmental and energy lawyers

• Handle significant responsibility and client interaction

• Collaborate within a highly respected and collegial team environment

• Benefit from strong mentorship and professional development programs

• Enjoy a balanced culture with manageable billable expectations

• Grow within a nationally recognized environmental and natural resources platform

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $190,000 – $215,000 annually

• Eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with profit-sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Professional development and CLE opportunities

• Bonus opportunities tied to billable hours and performance

Location

• Seattle, Washington

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid schedule

• Generally expected in-office approximately three days per week with scheduling flexibility

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Writing Samples (if requested)