Environmental Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Milwaukee is seeking an Environmental Law Associate Attorney. The candidate must excel in direct interactions with senior partners and clients, handling multiple matters simultaneously in a team-based environment. A positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic are essential. The role requires excellent research and writing skills, along with a desire to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Duties:

• Provide legal support to senior partners and clients on environmental law matters.
• Work on multiple matters simultaneously in a team-based environment.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents related to environmental regulations.
• Counsel clients on regulatory compliance matters under federal environmental laws and their state equivalents.
• Assist in advising clients on environmental aspects of corporate transactions.
• Handle government enforcement proceedings related to environmental regulations.

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active member of the Bar in good standing.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in regulatory compliance matters under federal environmental laws and their state equivalents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with senior partners and clients.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Previous law firm or government experience at a relevant agency (e.g., EPA/DOJ or WDNR/ILEPA or AG) strongly preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• JD from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active Bar membership in the jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.