Associate Attorney needed for Austin office

Job Overview: A law firm in Austin, TX, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience, specializing in environmental law. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a keen interest and expertise in various environmental issues, encompassing environmental enforcement and compliance matters, environmental litigation, and due diligence.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research on environmental laws and regulations.
• Provide legal counsel on environmental compliance matters.
• Assist in environmental enforcement actions and litigation.
• Conduct due diligence reviews related to environmental issues in transactions.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, and contracts.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and client meetings as required.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Local Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction (Texas Bar).
• Superior academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• In-depth knowledge or strong interest in environmental law.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar of Texas.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and tools.

This law firm has been around for over 125 years. They are an international law firm with over 800 lawyers working from 17 offices in the United States, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Their Austin, Texas office focuses its practice on energy and natural resources and litigation.