Lateral Associate - Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a Lateral Associate with environmental litigation experience to join its team in Washington, D.C. This role involves handling complex federal environmental litigation matters, with a preference for civil enforcement experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, enforcement strategies, and administrative law. This position offers direct client engagement and requires independence in managing projects with minimal supervision.

Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Duties:

• Handle environmental litigation matters at the federal level.
• Analyze complex regulatory schemes and develop strategic legal arguments.
• Provide counsel on federal enforcement approaches used by agencies and the Department of Justice.
• Conduct legal research, drafting, and case strategy development.
• Engage in client interactions, including advising on litigation strategies.
• Manage litigation projects independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• Experience: 2-6 years in environmental litigation (civil enforcement preferred).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with federal environmental and administrative law.
• Government-Side Enforcement Experience: Preferred but not required.
• Strong Writing & Research Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate complex legal issues effectively.
• Self-Starter: Ability to independently manage projects and meet deadlines.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to a U.S. State Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Expertise in environmental and administrative law.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Capability to manage litigation matters independently.

Benefits:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.