Law Associate

Job Overview:
A well-regarded law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a mid-level Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its legal team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, professional, and eager to grow their practice while contributing to complex environmental litigation and regulatory matters. This role offers opportunities for leadership, community engagement, and potential partnership or ownership track within a practice focused on environmental and energy law.

Location:

• Raleigh, NC

Duties:

• Handle complex environmental litigation matters across state, federal, and administrative courts

• Draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, and represent clients in regulatory proceedings

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents

• Support senior attorneys on high-profile environmental cases and regulatory dockets

• Engage with clients including individuals, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations

• Contribute to firm initiatives involving community outreach and legal advocacy

• Travel across North Carolina for hearings, meetings, and site inspections when necessary

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental litigation or related complex litigation

• Demonstrated experience with motion practice, discovery, and court appearances

• Ability to manage multiple dockets independently while collaborating within a legal team

• Interest in environmental law, water quality, land use, or energy-related legal issues

• Willingness to engage with community and professional organizations

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the State of North Carolina, or eligibility to waive in

• Additional admissions (e.g., Fourth Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court, other state or federal courts) are a plus

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking

• Self-directed, solution-focused, and able to handle complex matters with minimal supervision

• Effective in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable working in collaborative and multidisciplinary teams

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work model

• Partnership or ownership track opportunity

• Supportive, family-oriented firm culture focused on work-life balance

• Opportunities for professional development and community involvement

• Meaningful, impactful work on cutting-edge environmental issues including PFAS, PCB exposure, and Brownfields Redevelopment