Environmental Associate (Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Environmental Associate to join their Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group in Washington, D.C. The candidate should have 3-5 years of experience focusing on environmental, health, and safety-related matters.

Duties

• Conduct environmental due diligence for real estate sales and corporate mergers and acquisitions.
• Counsel clients on environmental regulatory matters.
• Negotiate civil enforcement matters in environmental and health and safety cases.
• Litigate complex environmental cases.
• Manage matters regarding waste disposal, air emissions permitting, and water discharge enforcement.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Active member of the Pennsylvania or Washington, D.C. bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in Pennsylvania or Washington, D.C.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in managing complex legal matters.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Virtual Health
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time and Vacation Time
• Excess Liability Insurance

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.