Environmental Associate; Litigation & Regulatory Reno, NV

Environmental Associate;
Litigation & Regulatory (2-5 years):
Reno, NV

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Holland & Hart is seeking an associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources practice group in our Reno office. This position has focus on the mining industry and involves assisting clients with addressing environmental issues, navigating permitting, and defending project approvals and operations.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge and background in environmental and regulatory law, as well as the ability to support litigation matters. We are seeking candidates who are excited to be part of a dynamic team, ready to take ownership of matters (with appropriate supervision, mentorship, and guidance) and eager to get to know our clients. Candidates should demonstrate a teamwork ethic, critical analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to excel under pressure and thrive under demanding schedules and deadlines.

Practical law school experience (law review, law journal, moot court, or trial advocacy team), and/or judicial clerkship experience are highly desired.

Holland & Hart’s compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements and your contributions to the team’s efforts. The firm’s generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits. Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community, Diversity & Inclusion Investment hours.

Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.

Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full‑time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non‑primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave.

The firm offers inclusive fertility and family‑forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)‑retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non‑profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP.

Part‑time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro‑rated basis.

Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Leslie Thompson, Senior Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinator (). No phone calls, please. Search agency inquiries may be directed to Lisa Visconti‑Liss, Senior Recruiting Manager (L).

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients. Our low ratio of partners to associates means in‑depth, hands‑on experience starts from day one. Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.”

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