Environmental Litigation - Of Counsel | Billable

I’m currently working with a highly regarded law firm with a sophisticated environmental and natural resources practice that is seeking an experienced Environmental Litigation Associate to join its Seattle team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on complex federal environmental litigation involving some of the most significant environmental statutes and regulatory issues affecting businesses, public entities and natural-resource projects.

• Handle complex environmental litigation matters in federal court
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings and other litigation documents
• Assist with discovery and case preparation
• Participate in hearings, depositions and other litigation proceedings
• Advise and advocate regarding federal environmental statutes and implementing regulations

• 4+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Meaningful experience with environmental litigation
• Experience involving federal environmental statutes and implementing regulations
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued:
• NEPA, ESA, CWA,CAA, CERCLA

The annual salary for this position is between $185,000 to $200,000. Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.