Environment and Energy Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of relevant experience to join its Environment & Energy Practice Group. This role involves working on a variety of environmental law matters, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Federal or State environmental laws and demonstrate strong academic credentials and excellent writing skills. Candidates with litigation experience in Superfund, NRD, or toxic tort matters are preferred.

Location:

• Philadelphia, PA

Duties:

• Handle environmental litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters.
• Work on cases involving Federal and State environmental laws.
• Engage in environmental litigation related to Superfund, NRD, and toxic tort cases.
• Provide legal advice and support on environmental compliance and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with team members on complex environmental law issues.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including motions and briefs.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in environmental law.
• Experience in litigation, regulatory, or transactional matters.
• Knowledge of Federal and State environmental laws.
• Preference for candidates with experience in Superfund, NRD, or toxic tort litigation.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the PA and/or NJ bar is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a leading 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 raves 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.