Trial Attorney: Environmental & Bankruptcy Litigation

US Offices, Boards and Divisions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Enforcement Section seeks qualified attorneys to join its nationwide civil enforcement efforts under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Superfund law. Positions may be filled in Denver, CO or Washington, DC, and require a J.D. degree, active bar membership, and U.S.

citizenship. Candidates should have post-J.D. experience in environment and bankruptcy litigation, strong written and oral skills, and the ability to manage multiple duties in a fast-paced government

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar in good standing; U.S. citizenship required.
• 1.5–4 years of post-J.D. experience in environment and bankruptcy litigation.
• Experience with federal environmental enforcement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil enforcement actions under major environmental statutes.
• Analyze complex legal issues and prepare litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues and agencies in fast-paced settings.

Skills

Collaboration

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical reasoning

Multitasking

Judgment

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

The Environmental Enforcement Section seeks qualified attorneys to join its nationwide civil enforcement efforts under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Superfund law. Positions may be filled in Denver, CO or Washington, DC, and require a J.D. degree, active bar membership, and U.S.

citizenship. Candidates should have post-J.D. experience in environment and bankruptcy litigation, strong written and oral skills, and the ability to manage multiple duties in a fast-paced government