Junior Environmental Associate

Job Overview

A well-established law firm with a strong presence across Michigan is actively seeking a Junior Environmental Associate Attorney to support its Real Estate and Environmental Services practice. This position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated junior-level attorney to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of environmental legal matters, including regulatory compliance, litigation, transactions, and policy engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, inclusive, and professionally enriching environment.

Location

• Lansing, MI

Duties

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

  • Site remediation

  • Waste management

  • Air emissions

  • Wastewater discharges

  • Chemical use and regulation

• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed legal memoranda

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

• Support environmental litigation and dispute resolution efforts

• Interact with government and regulatory agencies on compliance and permitting matters

Requirements

• 1–3 years of legal experience in environmental law, with exposure to one or more of the following areas:

  • Regulatory law

  • Litigation support

  • Transactional due diligence

  • Environmental policy

• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive documents

• Admission to practice law in the State of Michigan (required)

• Cover letter must specify preferred office location

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the Michigan State Bar

• In good standing to practice law in Michigan

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

• Proficient in engaging with regulatory bodies and interpreting complex legal frameworks

• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to professional development

Benefits

• Transparent and attainable path to partnership

• Mentorship opportunities at multiple levels of seniority

• Early access to substantive client work and responsibility

• Competitive billable hour expectations

• Structured professional development and business training programs

• Inclusive, team-oriented culture that values diversity and innovation

With over eight decades of experience in handling cases involving antitrust & trade regulations, public finance, healthcare, environmental law, and bankruptcy, this firm has racked up substantial legal victories for its numerous clients in a variety of industries, from automotive to energy and hospitality. The firm has achieved all of this through the application of tenacious advocacy skills, as well as comprehensive case reviews and insightful cost-effective strategy implementation to every individual case. Accordingly, it has earned the respect and trust of its clients. With offices across the US, the firm only hires the best legal talent available, and its recruits are trained in line with the latest industry standards of practice. It also offers several financial incentives and salary packages, and actively encourages a healthy work-life balance as it recognizes the need for lawyers to live pleasant, satisfying lives outside of the workplace.