Junior Environmental Associate

Job Overview

A prominent Michigan-based law firm is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Law Associate to join its Real Estate and Environmental Services team. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for early-career attorneys to work on a broad range of environmental legal matters in a collaborative, development-focused environment. The position offers exposure to regulatory compliance, litigation, transactional due diligence, and policy engagement, with direct interaction with clients and government agencies.

Location

• Bloomfield Hills

Duties

• Advise clients on federal, state, and local environmental compliance, including:

  • Site remediation

  • Waste management

  • Air emissions

  • Wastewater discharges

  • Chemical regulation

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda

• Assist with environmental due diligence in real estate and business transactions

• Support environmental litigation efforts

• Interact with regulatory agencies regarding permitting and enforcement matters

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience practicing environmental law in at least one of the following areas:

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Litigation

  • Transactional support

  • Policy advisory

• Demonstrated ability to perform legal research and draft complex legal documents

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan (required)

• Cover letter must specify preferred office location

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications

• Active and good standing with the Michigan State Bar

Skills

• Legal research and writing proficiency

• Strong interpersonal and client communication abilities

• Attention to detail and time management

• Ability to collaborate within cross-functional legal teams

• Capacity to manage multiple matters with varying deadlines

Benefits

• Clear and attainable path to partnership

• Extensive mentorship opportunities at all levels

• Direct access to clients and substantive work from the outset

• Competitive billable hour expectations

• Comprehensive professional and practice development programs

• Inclusive, collegial, and dynamic firm culture