Environmental Litigation & Mass Tort Associate Attorney Job at Direct Counsel, Washington DC

  • Direct Counsel
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking an Environmental Litigation Associate to join a premier Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort practice in Washington, D.C. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated environmental enforcement actions, regulatory disputes, and high-profile litigation matters involving complex federal environmental laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling environmental litigation matters, a strong understanding of environmental and administrative law, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and government enforcement actions.

Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in environmental litigation and regulatory enforcement matters
  • Advise clients regarding:
    • Federal environmental compliance
    • Government investigations
    • Regulatory enforcement actions
    • Administrative law issues
    • Environmental risk management
  • Analyze complex federal environmental statutes, regulations, and enforcement frameworks
  • Draft:
    • Motions
    • Briefs
    • Legal memoranda
    • Regulatory submissions
    • Enforcement responses
  • Conduct legal research and factual investigations
  • Assist clients in responding to agency inquiries and enforcement proceedings
  • Work closely with technical experts, consultants, and client stakeholders
  • Manage litigation and regulatory projects with increasing independence and client responsibility
  • Participate in all phases of litigation, administrative proceedings, and settlement negotiations
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Law school class years 2019–2023
  • Experience with environmental litigation matters, preferably at the federal level
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Environmental law
    • Administrative law
    • Federal regulatory frameworks
    • Government enforcement processes
  • Ability to analyze complex and technical regulatory schemes
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Strong project management and organizational abilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage matters with minimal supervision
  • Outstanding academic credentials
Preferred Experience
  • Government-side enforcement experience
  • Experience with federal environmental agencies
  • Experience working with the U.S. Department of Justice
  • Civil environmental litigation
  • Regulatory investigations and enforcement matters
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $260,000 – $420,000
  • Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
  • Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave
  • Basic life insurance
Why This Opportunity
  • Join a highly regarded Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort practice
  • Work on sophisticated environmental enforcement and regulatory matters
  • Gain meaningful client contact and responsibility early in your career
  • Collaborate with leading environmental litigators and regulatory practitioners
  • Exposure to complex, high-profile environmental disputes and investigations
  • Strong mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth opportunities

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

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