Senior Resource & Environmental Litigation Counsel

Lawyers Worldwide; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Life insurance

Health benefits

Telework

Federal retirement system

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Natural Resources Section, seeks a Senior Litigation Counsel in Washington, DC. The role focuses on complex federal litigation involving natural, environmental and cultural resources, guiding strategy, discovery, and expert coordination.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar membership, U.S. citizenship, and 10+ years of post-J.D. litigation experience with strong writing and courtroom skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. degree, active bar membership, U.S. citizenship or nationality, and at least 10 years of post-J.D. litigation experience.
• Expertise in natural resource, environmental, and cultural resource law.
• Ability to write clearly for diverse audiences and oversee complex federal litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on trial strategy and trial advocacy for federal cases handled by the Natural Resources Section.
• Coordinate discovery, handle emergency motions, and interpret statutes and regulations.
• Identify and coordinate expert witnesses and reports; mentor trial attorneys and train lawyers.
• Provide leadership on case direction, coordination with ENRD management and agency partners.

Skills

Trial strategy

Litigation coordination

Legal writing

Mentoring

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar membership

Job description

The U.S. Department of Justice, Energy and Natural Resources Division, Natural Resources Section, seeks a Senior Litigation Counsel in Washington, DC. The role focuses on complex federal litigation involving natural, environmental and cultural resources, guiding strategy, discovery, and expert coordination.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar membership, U.S. citizenship, and 10+ years of post-J.D. litigation experience with strong writing and courtroom skills.