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Litigation Associate-Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort

$260k - $420k

Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking an Environmental Litigation Associate on behalf of a leading national law firm to join its environmental and regulatory litigation team . This role is ideal for an attorney with experience in federal environmental litigation , particularly civil enforcement matters , who thrives in high-stakes regulatory environments and can work independently while engaging directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent clients in complex civil environmental litigation matters, primarily at the federal level .
  • Analyze and interpret technical regulatory frameworks , including federal environmental laws and related administrative schemes.
  • Draft legal briefs, memoranda, and motions with minimal supervision.
  • Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, offering strategic legal counsel.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams on matters involving enforcement defense and regulatory compliance.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • Experience with federal environmental enforcement , preferably government-side , or in private practice handling civil enforcement matters .
  • Familiarity with EPA , DOJ , or other federal agency enforcement processes.
  • Strong grounding in environmental law and administrative law concepts.
  • Ability to assess complex regulatory and factual records quickly and accurately.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
  • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
  • Law school class years 2018-2022
  • Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Strong academic background
  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality work under pressure
Compensation:
  • Base Salary Range: $260,000 - $420,000
    (Contingent upon experience and qualifications)
  • Bonuses: Performance-based, discretionary
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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