Mid-Level Environmental Regulatory Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Environmental Regulatory Associate Attorney to join their Reston, VA office. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in environmental law and demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality work while fostering positive client and colleague relationships.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables and respond to correspondence efficiently.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Meet deadlines and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships and comply with firm policies.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities related to work tasks.
• Perform additional duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., and another state.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental law.
• Prior law firm or agency experience.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in applicable jurisdictions.

Skills:

• Strong background in key environmental statutes and regulations (TSCA, FIFRA, CAA, CWA, CERCLA, RCRA).
• Concentrated experience in environmental litigation and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with advising clients on emerging environmental issues and liability exposure.
• Experience negotiating compliance and cost recovery agreements.
• Familiarity with environmental operations and remediation processes.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, and good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively or independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Conceptual thinking and persuasive communication abilities.
• Management skills.

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.