Environmental Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Attorney in Ann Arbor, MI. The role involves advising clients on environmental compliance, creating and reviewing legal documents, and managing legal transactions within environmental practice areas.

Duties

• Advise on permitting, compliance, enforcement actions, and remedial requirements.
• Author legal memoranda, briefs, motions, discovery, contracts, and regulatory agreements.
• Research environmental, land use, or administrative law at federal, state, and local levels.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of experience in federal and state environmental and land use law.
• Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, TSCA, FIFRA, and Michigan NREPA equivalents.
• Experience representing clients in minimizing environmental liability risks.
• Admitted to the state bar of Michigan or eligible for admission.
• Portable book of business preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to the state bar of Michigan.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective legal researcher with proficiency in online legal research services.
• Ability to work independently and manage client relationships.
• Involvement in business development activities.

Benefits

• Benefits are not explicitly listed in the source.

One of the largest and established law firms based in Michigan, with offices in Michigan and elsewhere, this firm has played and continues to play significant role in industrial and manufacturing industries in and around Detroit. This is a full service law firm, whose practice area includes corporate, litigation, tax, intellectual property, and other types of law. The firm has an impressive list of global clients. The lawyers graduated from both regional and national law schools, with high academic honors. The environment at the firm is collegial, but lawyers are expected to work hard and long. Fortunately, lawyers are compensated well at the firm, and generally its lawyers enjoy their work and their colleagues. An excellent opportunity awaits outstanding attorneys with top credentials.