Environmental Litigation Associate
Location: Seattle, WA
Experience: 4+ Years
Salary: $185,000–$200,000
I’m currently working with a highly regarded law firm with a sophisticated environmental and natural resources practice that is seeking an experienced Environmental Litigation Associate to join its Seattle team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on complex federal environmental litigation involving some of the most significant environmental statutes and regulatory issues affecting businesses, public entities and natural-resource projects.
Responsibilities:
Handle complex environmental litigation matters in federal court
Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
Draft motions, briefs, pleadings and other litigation documents
Assist with discovery and case preparation
Participate in hearings, depositions and other litigation proceedings
Advise and advocate regarding federal environmental statutes and implementing regulations
Ideal Candidate:
4+ years of relevant litigation experience
Meaningful experience with environmental litigation
Experience involving federal environmental statutes and implementing regulations
Strong legal research and writing skills
Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued:
NEPA, ESA, CWA,CAA, CERCLA
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $185,000 to $200,000. Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
100% Med/Dent/Vision
PTO 3-4 weeks
401(k) / profit-sharing plan
Employee wellness programs