Full Remote-Environmental Litigation Attorney
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