Environmental Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate Attorney with at least three years of experience in environmental law to join their Minneapolis, MN office. The successful candidate will work within a well-established practice, engaging in regulatory, litigation, and transactional environmental work across various industries.

Duties

• Collaborate with attorneys in the Environmental group on diverse legal matters.
• Engage in regulatory, litigation, and transactional practice areas.
• Represent clients in a wide range of industries.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in environmental law.
• Experience with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and/or CERCLA.
• Licensed to practice in or eligible for admission without examination in Minnesota.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Minnesota Bar or eligibility for admission without examination.

Skills

• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Background in sciences, engineering, or LL.M. in environmental law preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses and back-up child and elder care.

This firm is home to nearly 500 attorneys spread across 13 offices nationwide, an excellent size for associates and partners alike. The firm offers a full suite of practice areas and caters to businesses of many sizes and industries, with particularly strong litigation and corporate services. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and pro bono service, this is an excellent firm at which to work.