Environment and Energy Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking an associate to join its Environment & Energy Practice Group in Newark, NJ. The position is ideal for candidates with 3-5 years of experience in environmental law, particularly in litigation, regulatory, or transactional matters. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background, excellent writing skills, and knowledge of Federal or State environmental laws. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Superfund, NRD, or toxic tort litigation.

Location:

• Newark, NJ

Duties:

• Handle environmental litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters.
• Provide legal support on matters involving Federal and State environmental laws.
• Represent clients in cases involving Superfund, NRD, or toxic torts.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare for litigation or regulatory proceedings.
• Advise clients on environmental compliance and regulatory matters.
• Work collaboratively with team members to solve complex environmental law issues.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in environmental law.
• Experience in litigation, regulatory compliance, or transactional matters.
• Knowledge of Federal and State environmental laws.
• Preferred experience in litigation related to Superfund, NRD, or toxic tort matters.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in PA and/or NJ preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities within the firm’s leading Environment & Energy Practice Group.

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.