Environmental Associate Attorney

Job Title: Environmental Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong research, writing, and analytical abilities, along with a passion for environmental law. The position requires a litigator with an interest in complex environmental cases and regulatory matters. The firm seeks someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, offering both litigation and advisory work.

Duties:

• Represent clients in complex environmental litigation and dispute resolution.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and representation in pre-litigation matters, regulatory compliance, and enforcement proceedings.
• Assist with environmental aspects of real estate transactions and due diligence.
• Analyze statutes, regulations, and case law regarding environmental issues, including soil and groundwater contamination, water quality, air quality, and climate change.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and successful outcomes.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members on case strategy and legal solutions.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience in environmental law, preferably with exposure to litigation.
• Strong interest in environmental issues and a commitment to environmental advocacy.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and deliver results in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in environmental statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Although this Los Angeles-based firm boasts a fairly solid full-service practice, its high-profile entertainment department has brought the firm celebrity status and established it as one of the nations premier entertainment law firms. The firm has an entrepreneurial and aggressive feel to it, yet candidates often remark how wonderfully balanced its attorneys lives appear to be. While associates work hard, people are friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy spending time together outside of work. The pay is decent though slightly lower than the top firms (reputedly a trade-off for lower billable hour requirements); nevertheless, the firm consistently manages to attract some of the best talent in the United States.