Environmental Associate (Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Associate for its Denver, Colorado office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients across various industries nationwide.

Duties

• Engage in environmental, natural resources law, and related litigation.
• Conduct research and analysis on air quality, natural resource development, and administrative law.
• Manage multiple work streams and meet time-sensitive responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Occasionally travel for work-related purposes.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in environmental law and litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical skills.
• Experience in air quality, natural resource development, and administrative law.
• Preferred experience in water quality, water law, and waste law.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar or eligibility for admission.
• Experience as a judicial clerk or with a national law firm or environmental agency preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Colorado Bar.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated and flexible.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

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