Associate - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation

Advocates Legal Recruiting • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia • 1d ago

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Environmental Litigation & Mass Tort Associate | Washington, DC<\/span><\/b><\/span>
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Our AmLaw 100 client is growing its DC environmental and mass tort bench. This group handles high -visibility federal matters, partner -led teams, and steady client contact. The work is technical, fast -moving, and strategic.<\/span>
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Role Summary<\/b><\/span>
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• Litigate environmental and related mass tort matters in federal forums<\/span>
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• Support and lead on investigations, enforcement, and defense strategy<\/span>
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• Analyze dense regulatory schemes and agency guidance; translate findings into case strategy and client -ready work product<\/span>
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• Draft motions, briefs, and agency submissions; manage discovery and experts<\/span>
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• Interact directly with clients and cross -office teams from day one<\/span>
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Candidate Profile<\/b><\/span>
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• JD class years 2018–2022<\/span>
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• Experience in federal environmental litigation; civil enforcement background preferred<\/span>
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• Government -side enforcement experience or familiarity with DOJ/agency enforcement approaches<\/span>
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• Strong grasp of environmental and administrative law concepts<\/span>
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• Exceptional research and writing; disciplined project ownership with minimal supervision<\/span>
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Why This Role<\/b><\/span>
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• Platform: National AmLaw 100 firm with a recognized environmental dispute practice and a steady pipeline of federal matters<\/span>
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• Training & Access: Hands -on work with partners who try cases and resolve agency actions; meaningful client exposure early<\/span>
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• Scope: Mix of enforcement, complex litigation, and technical regulatory issues that sharpen trial and counseling skills<\/span>
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• Trajectory: Clear path to take ownership of files and develop niche expertise within a high -demand practice area<\/span>
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Compensation & Benefits<\/b><\/span>
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• Annual base range: $260,000 to $420,000, plus discretionary performance bonus<\/span>
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• Comprehensive benefits: medical, retirement, paid time off (including sick and vacation), parental leave, basic life, and FSAs<\/span>
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• Location: Washington, DC<\/span>
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