Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney Job at Direct Counsel, San Diego, CA

  • Direct Counsel
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney

Locations: San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA

Direct Counsel is seeking an  Environmental Litigation Associate Attorney to join a premier Am Law firm with a nationally recognized environmental litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental and toxic tort litigation, along with experience in regulatory matters and environmental diligence.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle complex environmental and toxic tort litigation matters.

  • Defend clients in agency enforcement actions and advise on regulatory compliance.

  • Conduct environmental due diligence in connection with corporate transactions.

  • Research and apply federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and California Proposition 65.

  • Draft briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses.

  • Prepare for and support depositions and oral arguments.

  • Manage discovery and day-to-day case responsibilities.

  • Collaborate with attorneys, experts, and clients on complex scientific and regulatory issues.

Qualifications:

  • Strong environmental and/or toxic tort litigation experience.

  • Significant experience with agency enforcement defense and regulatory compliance counseling.

  • Experience conducting environmental due diligence for corporate transactions.

  • Knowledge of federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and California Proposition 65.

  • Experience drafting briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses.

  • Deposition and oral argument experience.

  • Strong discovery and case management skills.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Admission to the state bar where practicing or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Salary: $260,000–$365,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and other factors, plus potential discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

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