Environmental Attorney

A law firm seeks an Environmental Attorney with 5–8 years of environmental law experience—ideally including litigation or energy matters—to join its Morristown, NJ office.

Duties

• Counsel clients on federal and state environmental compliance requirements

• Oversee and litigate environmental disputes before regulatory bodies and in state court

• Perform in-depth legal research on environmental statutes, regulations, and case law updates

• Prepare permits, transactional agreements, briefs, and regulatory submissions

• Coordinate with technical teams on energy projects and environmental risk evaluations

• Develop strategies to minimize client exposure in enforcement actions

Requirements

• 5–8 years of substantive environmental law practice, with demonstrated litigation or energy‐law interest

• Active New Jersey Bar admission

• Proven track record in regulatory matters and courtroom advocacy

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases concurrently

• Sound judgment in interpreting technical data and policy

Education

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Membership in the New Jersey State Bar

Skills

• Advanced legal research and analytical reasoning

• Persuasive drafting and oral advocacy

• Effective negotiation and dispute-resolution abilities

• The capacity to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences

• Proficiency with document management and case-tracking systems

This New Jersey headquartered law firm is a leader in the New Jersey legal community. With offices in Trenton, Morrisontown, and New York City, this law firm offers the breadth and quality of the New York City law practice, but the benefits of the New Jersey firm culture including: manageable working hours, early-career substantive responsibility, and visibility within the community.