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Litigation Associate-Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at ZipRecruiter
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Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking an Environmental Litigation Associate on behalf of a leading law firm to join its environmental and regulatory litigation team. This role is ideal for an attorney with experience in federal environmental litigation, particularly civil enforcement matters, who thrives in high-stakes regulatory environments and can work independently while engaging directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent clients in complex civil environmental litigation matters, primarily at the federal level.
Analyze and interpret technical regulatory frameworks, including federal environmental laws and related administrative schemes.
Draft legal briefs, memoranda, and motions with minimal supervision.
Engage directly with clients and stakeholders, offering strategic legal counsel.
Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams on matters involving enforcement defense and regulatory compliance.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Experience withfederal environmental enforcement, preferably government-side, or in private practice handling civil enforcement matters.
Familiarity with EPA, DOJ, or other federal agency enforcement processes.
Strong grounding in environmental law and administrative law concepts.
Ability to assess complex regulatory and factual records quickly and accurately.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
Law school class years 2018–2022
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Strong academic background
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality work under pressure
Compensation:
Base Salary Range: $260,000 – $420,000
(Contingent upon experience and qualifications)
Bonuses: Performance-based, discretionary
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Title: Litigation Associate-Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort
Company: ZipRecruiter
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Civil Law, Legal Counsel, Litigation, Employment Law)
