Mid-Level Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office. The successful candidate will have a robust environmental law and litigation background and expertise in vital ecological statutes and regulations. The role involves advising clients, managing litigation, and engaging with state and federal environmental agencies.

Duties:

• Represent clients in environmental litigation, including defense of enforcement actions and regulatory compliance issues.
• Advise clients on business decisions related to emerging environmental issues, regulatory requirements, and liability exposure.
• Negotiate agreements related to compliance, cost recovery, and permitting or regulatory compliance matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and third parties verbally and in writing.
• Produce high-quality work products, including legal documents and correspondence, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Foster positive working relationships and collaborate with legal professionals and business stakeholders.
• Participate in digital/virtual conference calls and meetings as needed.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities, including extended computer use, on-screen reading, and typing.
• Perform additional duties, tasks, or projects as the firm assigns.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental litigation.
• Prior experience in a law firm or agency setting.
• In-depth knowledge of key environmental statutes and regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, and analogous California laws and common law.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, and defense of enforcement actions.
• Familiarity with California state environmental agencies is required; experience with federal agencies is preferred.
• Significant experience advising clients on emerging environmental issues and public relations matters.
• Experience negotiating compliance agreements and regulatory matters.
• Comfort with environmental operations and remediation technical aspects and experience working with environmental consultants.
• Experience with sediment-based contamination and remediation is a plus.
• Experience representing clients in heavy, defense, chemical, and maritime industries is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent business judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Effective research and problem-solving abilities.
• Conceptual thinking and ability to influence others.
• Management skills and ability to handle complex cases and projects.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.