Environment And Energy Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental and Energy Associate Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will represent clients in environmental and energy matters, including before administrative bodies, and will handle various tasks related to permitting, regulatory compliance, diligence, and transactional issues within these sectors. This role also involves conducting litigation, including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, and electronic discovery.

Duties:

• Represent clients in environmental and energy-related legal matters.
• Handle permitting processes, regulatory compliance, diligence, and transactional issues in the energy and environmental sectors.
• Conduct litigation, including depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Manage electronic discovery and other litigation-related tasks.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to clients on environmental and energy regulations.
• Prepare and review legal documents, including briefs and motions.
• Stay current with developments in environmental and energy law and regulations.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience representing clients in environmental and energy matters.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of New York.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of environmental and energy laws and regulations.
• Strong litigation skills, including handling depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Proficiency in electronic discovery and related litigation processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and pension plan.
• Additional benefits and perks.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.