Environmental Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney to join their Environment and Energy practice group in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 5 years of experience in environmental law or related fields such as administrative, energy, or natural resources law. This role focuses on environmental regulatory work, administrative law, natural resources law, and potentially environmental litigation.

Duties

• Engage in environmental regulatory work and administrative law.
• Participate in natural resources law and environmental litigation.
• Develop and implement legal strategies.
• Interface directly with attorneys and clients.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Kansas and Missouri bars or willingness to take and pass the exams.
• Ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organization skills.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Kansas and Missouri bars or willingness to obtain.

Skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Outstanding judgment and legal strategy development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401K.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Group Life and Disability Insurance.

This firm has the reputation as a top choice of clients who have the most difficult, challenging, must-win litigation. No one is hired or retained unless he or she is expected to become a partner. The low partner to associate ratio allows associates to take on substantial responsibilities right away, to work with partners directly and informally, and to enjoy client contact at an early stage. This firms general business practice includes all areas of trial and appellate work in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as matters involving corporate transactions, employee benefits, environmental, labor and employment, real estate and trusts and estates matters. The firm's clients conduct their business throughout the Midwest, the rest of the country, and throughout the world.