Environmental Attorney

A law firm is seeking an Environmental Attorney for its Troy, MI, location. The role involves providing legal counsel and managing environmental practice areas. Here are the details:

Job Overview: The Environmental Attorney will advise clients on environmental legal matters, including compliance, permitting, and transactional issues. They will also handle litigation support and business development activities.

Duties:

• Create legal documents, including memoranda, briefs, motions, contracts, and regulatory agreements
• Conduct legal research on environmental, land use, and administrative law at federal, state, and local levels
• Advise clients on permitting, compliance, enforcement actions, and remedial requirements
• Manage client relationships and participate in business development activities
• Represent clients in administrative or court hearings, including drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in federal and state environmental and land use law
• Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan or eligible for admission by anticipated start date
• Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, TSCA, FIFRA, and state equivalents
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Experience with solid and hazardous waste facilities is a plus
• Portable book of business preferred

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• State Bar admission in Michigan or eligibility for admission

Skills:

• Legal drafting and document creation
• Legal research using online resources
• Client relationship management
• Litigation support and case management
• Business development and networking