Overview In this role you contribute to high-stakes environmental litigation, helping clients navigate complex scientific and regulatory issues. You will support trial teams and work with experts to craft persuasive litigation strategies. You collaborate across departments to manage discovery, briefs, and depositions, advancing firm-wide goals of excellence and client service. This is a growth-focused environment that values mentorship, collaboration, and a proactive approach to career development. You will engage in meaningful work that shapes environmental policy and outcomes while benefiting from strong professional development resources.
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental, vision coverage
- parental leave and family benefits including fertility options
- HSA and FSA
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
- flex Time Away
- in-house pro bono counsel
Responsibilities- Litigate environmental and toxic tort matters, including CERCLA/RCRA, Endangered Species, and Land Use issues
- Defend agencies and counsel clients on regulatory compliance in corporate transactions
- Conduct environmental diligence for corporate transactions
- Draft briefs, correspondence, and discovery responses; prepare and support depositions and oral arguments
- Lead and manage discovery processes and coordination with cross-functional teams
- Collaborate with experts to structure complex trial testimony and present persuasive cases to judges and juries
Key requirements- Strong background in environmental/toxic tort litigation
- Experience with agency enforcement defense and regulatory compliance counseling
- Knowledge of federal/state environmental statutes (CERCLA and Prop 65)
- Drafting and managing briefs, discovery, depositions, and oral arguments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong case management; team-oriented attitude
- Admitted to the state bar in which practicing or eligible to waive in
- Team-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Work ethic and reliability
- CERCLA/RCRA litigation
- Prop 65 knowledge
- Agency enforcement defense
