Environmental Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Attorney in Detroit to perform duties including advising clients on environmental compliance, creating and reviewing legal documents, and managing legal transactions in environmental practice areas.

Duties

• Advise on permitting, compliance, enforcement actions, and remedial requirements.
• Author legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and regulatory agreements.
• Research environmental, land use, and administrative law at all government levels.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of experience in federal and state environmental and land use law.
• Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, TSCA, FIFRA, and Michigan NREPA.
• Represent clients in minimizing environmental liability risks in asset transfer and development.
• Admitted to the state bar of Michigan or eligible for admission.
• Portable book of business preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to the state bar of Michigan.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective legal researcher with proficiency in online legal research services.
• Independent judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage client relationships and engage in business development.

Benefits

• Benefits not explicitly provided in the source.

One of the largest and established law firms based in Michigan, with offices in Michigan and elsewhere, this firm has played and continues to play significant role in industrial and manufacturing industries in and around Detroit. This is a full service law firm, whose practice area includes corporate, litigation, tax, intellectual property, and other types of law. The firm has an impressive list of global clients. The lawyers graduated from both regional and national law schools, with high academic honors. The environment at the firm is collegial, but lawyers are expected to work hard and long. Fortunately, lawyers are compensated well at the firm, and generally its lawyers enjoy their work and their colleagues. An excellent opportunity awaits outstanding attorneys with top credentials.