Position:
Environmental Litigation Associate / Senior Associate
Location:
Seattle, WA / Washington, DC / Lafayette, CA / Houston, TX
Experience:
4+ Years
Salary:
Up to $210,000 annually
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid/ Remote
About the Opportunity:
I'm partnering with a well-established law firm seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Associate Attorney with experience in environmental litigation. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated federal environmental matters, a specialized litigation practice, and a work environment designed to support professional growth and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handle complex federal environmental litigation involving major federal environmental statutes and their implementing regulations.
• Research and analyze environmental laws, regulations, and related legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across relevant practice areas on sophisticated environmental matters.
• Support case preparation, discovery, and other litigation activities as required.
Required Qualifications:
• 4+ years of relevant litigation experience involving environmental statutes and implementing regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental litigation.
• Experience with federal environmental laws, including one or more of the following:
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Endangered Species Act (ESA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• CERCLA / Superfund
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Manageable billable expectations:
1,700 annual billable hours, with up to 100 hours potentially counting qualifying pro bono and/or business-development activities toward the target.
• Additional bonus potential:
Associates who exceed the annual billable target are eligible for additional bonus compensation.
• Professional development:
Emphasis on training, regular feedback, and continued attorney development.
• Specialized legal work:
Opportunity to handle sophisticated federal environmental litigation.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 – $210,000 Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• profit-sharing plan
• employee wellness programs
• bonus opportunity for associates exceeding annual billable target