Environmental & Tort Associate (3 years) - Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO[...]

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an associate with at least 3 years of toxic tort, environmental litigation, and/or environmental regulatory counseling experience to join our well-established and growing litigation and regulatory practice in our Kansas City , St. Louis , Chicago , Denver , Dallas and Minneapolis offices. Responsibilities Defending toxic tort, citizen suits, and administrative enforcement actions in federal, state, and administrative forums; Navigating environmental regulations and permitting under environmental laws including the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act and state-law counterparts; Representing PRP in cleanups under CERCLA in collaboration with consultants and experts; Interpreting and advising clients on regulatory developments and policy changes involving emerging contaminants and other evolving environmental issues and advocating for client interests. This position offers the opportunity to work on cross-cutting emerging environmental issues and complex matters. It’s expected you should be able to work independently but this group is passionate about real mentorship, investing in attorney development, and training opportunities. Qualifications The preferred candidate will have strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, excellent client service skills, outstanding interpersonal and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. A desire to appear in court and confident oral communication skills are required. Benefits The current anticipated salary range is $200,000+. Actual initial salary may be above or below the identified range and will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job‑related factors consistent with applicable law. A full comprehensive benefit plan is provided and includes health care, retirement plan, parental leave, and short/long term disability. To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample. We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients, and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lathrop GPM LLP