Senior Counsel, Clean Water & Great Lakes

Environmental Law & Policy Center; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) in Chicago seeks an Associate/Sr. Associate Attorney to protect clean water and the Great Lakes through federal and state litigation and policy work.

The role requires 2–6 years of legal experience and a Juris Doctor, with a hybrid Chicago office schedule and opportunities to engage with communities and partners. Salary ranges from $98,940 to $120,360.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing, research and analysis, and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues.
• Commitment to environmental protection.
• Knowledge/experience with the Clean Water Act and NEPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Litigate a range of cases to protect access to clean water and safeguard the Great Lakes.
• Draft major briefs, pleadings, declarations, motions and discovery requests.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and engage with clients, partner organizations, and impacted communities.
• Draft comments on proposed rules from U.S. EPA and other agencies.

Skills

Strong legal writing, research and分析,

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Commitment to environmental protection

Knowledge/experience with the Clean Wg

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) in Chicago seeks an Associate/Sr. Associate Attorney to protect clean water and the Great Lakes through federal and state litigation and policy work.

The role requires 2–6 years of legal experience and a Juris Doctor, with a hybrid Chicago office schedule and opportunities to engage with communities and partners. Salary ranges from $98,940 to $120,360.