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Litigation Associate-Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort

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Overview 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.

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 with

federal 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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