Environment and Energy Associate Attorney

A law firm in Newark, NJ is seeking an Environment and Energy Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of relevant experience in environmental law, including litigation, regulatory, or transactional matters. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of Federal or State environmental laws, strong academic credentials, and excellent writing skills. Preference will be given to candidates with litigation experience involving Superfund, Natural Resource Damages (NRD), or toxic tort matters. Admission to the Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey Bar is preferred.

Duties:

• Conducting legal research and analysis on environmental regulations and laws.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts related to environmental matters.
• Providing legal advice and counsel to clients on environmental compliance and regulatory issues.
• Representing clients in environmental litigation matters, including Superfund cleanup disputes, NRD claims, and toxic tort litigation.
• Negotiating and drafting agreements related to environmental permitting, compliance, and remediation.
• Collaborating with environmental consultants, experts, and government agencies on behalf of clients.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 4-8 years of experience practicing environmental law at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Knowledge of Federal and State environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience with environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, or transactional matters.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey Bar (preferred) or eligibility for prompt admission.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certification in environmental law (if applicable).

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here rave about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.