Plastic Pollution Enforcement Attorney (Hybrid)

California Department of Justice; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The California Department of Justice, Environmental Justice and Protection Section, seeks a seasoned civil litigator to lead plastics pollution enforcement. You will represent the People of California in complex state and federal court matters, manage investigations, discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions, and work with agencies and district attorneys.

Ideal candidates will have trial experience, familiarity with the CPP, FRCP, and a commitment to environmental justice across California.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation and environmental law matters.
• Familiarity with California state and federal court procedures.
• Ability to handle discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Attorney General in plastics pollution enforcement matters.
• Conduct investigations and litigate in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate with district attorney offices and provide legal advice to agencies.

Skills

Civil litigation

Environmental law

California court practice

Deposition experience

Job description

The California Department of Justice, Environmental Justice and Protection Section, seeks a seasoned civil litigator to lead plastics pollution enforcement. You will represent the People of California in complex state and federal court matters, manage investigations, discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions, and work with agencies and district attorneys.

Ideal candidates will have trial experience, familiarity with the CPP, FRCP, and a commitment to environmental justice across California.