Senior Coastal Restoration Litigation Leader

True Environmental; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ecology, part of True Environmental, seeks a Senior Litigation Specialist to provide expert-level litigation support for coastal restoration projects. You will guide project design, planning and execution, and support expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, reviewing deliverables, mentoring junior staff, and leading business development efforts to pursue large opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Coastal Science, Environmental Science, Ecology or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting and A/E/C with focus on coastal restoration.
• Experience in litigation support on environmental cases.
• Professionalism, ethics, and commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business software.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level litigation expertise for coastal restoration projects.
• Support expert witness testimony in federal and state proceedings involving coastal processes and restoration.
• Interface with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate coastal restoration expertise across environmental, engineering, and regulatory service lines.
• Review and approve technical deliverables including reports, plans, and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare and review expert reports, rebuttal documents, and technical memoranda for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
• Provide technical leadership on coastal restoration issues.
• Present findings clearly to legal, regulatory, and non-technical audiences.
• Drive strategic business development efforts, including large pursuits, partnerships, and emerging markets.
• Lead business development efforts through proposal development, scope development and presentations to clients.
• Provide technical input to projects within your area(s) of expertise.
• Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals.
• Mentor and provide technical training to junior and intermediate team members.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture by modelling company values, setting clear expectations, and developing an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Coastal restoration

Client communication

Regulatory coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Great Ecology, part of True Environmental, seeks a Senior Litigation Specialist to provide expert-level litigation support for coastal restoration projects. You will guide project design, planning and execution, and support expert witness testimony in regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, reviewing deliverables, mentoring junior staff, and leading business development efforts to pursue large opportunities.