Natural Resources Damage & Restoration Attorney

Taleo Social Sourcing; Montana; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance

Resumo da vaga

The NRDP Attorney at the Montana Department of Justice provides legal support for restoration actions funded by settlement proceeds, including stream improvement, fish passage, wetlands restoration, and public access projects.

Responsibilities include advising on complex NRD claims in negotiations and litigation, coordinating with federal and tribal partners, and ensuring procurement compliance under Montana law throughout multi-year restoration initiatives.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor Degree required.
• Admission to and maintenance of licensure from the State Bar of Montana.
• If licensed in another state, must become licensed to practice law in Montana within one year of hire.
• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, with emphasis on state and federal environmental laws (CERCLA and OPA preferred), construction/procurement, settlement or litigation of complex environmental matters, and the implementation of remedy and restoration actions.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis and on a training basis, although at least one year of experience is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal support for restoration actions using settlement funds, including projects such as instream flow improvements, fish passage, preventing entrainment, excavating contaminated material, wetlands restoration, and recreational amenities construction.
• Represent NRDP in complex settlement negotiations and, if necessary, litigation involving NRD claims in bankruptcy and federal courts.
• Coordinate with co-trustees, lead agencies and other state agencies; develop case strategy for multi-year proceedings; prepare and review settlement agreements and related documents.
• Develop and implement strategies integrating restoration with remedy under CERCLA/OPA/state law requirements; assist with MEPA compliance and restoration plans.
• Track multiple issues over long periods and ensure compliance with Montana procurement law throughout procurement processes.

Conhecimentos

Environmental law

Litigation

Negotiation

Project management

Formação

Juris Doctor Degree

Descrição da vaga

The NRDP Attorney at the Montana Department of Justice provides legal support for restoration actions funded by settlement proceeds, including stream improvement, fish passage, wetlands restoration, and public access projects.

Responsibilities include advising on complex NRD claims in negotiations and litigation, coordinating with federal and tribal partners, and ensuring procurement compliance under Montana law throughout multi-year restoration initiatives.