Senior Assistant Section Chief, Natural Resources Litigation

Energy & Natural Resources Division; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy & Natural Resources Division in Denver seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Assistant Section Chief. You will supervise seven to twelve trial attorneys and lead a team with primary responsibility for NEPA and other natural resource litigation involving federal agencies.

The role covers complex issues from land and wildlife to water rights. The position emphasizes leadership, strategic case management, and collaboration across divisions and departments, with an emphasis on federal

Responsibilities

• Supervise seven to twelve trial attorneys and manage a team with primary responsibility for National Environmental Policy Act and other natural resource litigation.
• Lead cases involving NEPA and litigation with agencies such as USDA, DHS, DOJ, and USPS.
• Litigate Quiet Title Act cases and affirmative trespass matters; adapt to changing subject areas as needs arise.

Job description

Energy & Natural Resources Division in Denver seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Assistant Section Chief. You will supervise seven to twelve trial attorneys and lead a team with primary responsibility for NEPA and other natural resource litigation involving federal agencies.

The role covers complex issues from land and wildlife to water rights. The position emphasizes leadership, strategic case management, and collaboration across divisions and departments, with an emphasis on federal