Environmental and Tort Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental and Tort Associate with over three years of experience in toxic tort, environmental litigation, and regulatory counseling to join their Minneapolis, MN office. This role involves defending and advising clients in the waste disposal, manufacturing, and energy development sectors on litigation, administrative enforcement, and compliance matters.

Duties

• Defend toxic tort, citizen suits, and administrative enforcement actions in various forums.
• Navigate environmental regulations and permitting under federal and state laws.
• Represent PRP in cleanups under CERCLA with consultants and experts.
• Advise clients on regulatory developments and policy changes.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Desire to appear in court with confident oral communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Minnesota or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in interpreting environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.

This is a full-service, established law firm with regional, national and international clients. Their practice area includes litigation, real estate, employment, finance and mergers & acquisitions, and government lobbying. This firm comprises lawyers with absolutely stellar academic credentials from top national law schools. The associates at the firm seem very happy. It has formal mentoring program for young lawyers, and associates are encouraged to be involved within the community. The quality of the work expected and produced at the firm is tops, and everyone works hard but the firm realizes that lawyers have a life outside of work. Compensation is very competitive.