Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Litigation Associate (2-3 years): Helena, MT

About the role

Holland & Hart is seeking a junior level associate to join the Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources practice group. Our Montana office is currently located in Billings; however, we expect to open a Helena office in late 2026, and this position will be based in our new Helena location.

Requirements

• Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of environmental and natural resource litigation and project development experience.
• Administrative litigation and regulatory experience are a plus.
• Candidates should be ready to immediately contribute to a team while also being comfortable working independently.
• Candidates must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills and have experience with, or potential to handle, large firm/client practice and expectations.

Qualifications

Compensation And Expectations
Holland & Hart’s compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements and on your contributions to the team’s efforts. Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits. Judicial clerks are eligible for a one-time bonus immediately following the completion of a judicial clerkship with a federal appellate, federal district, tax court, state supreme court, or state appellate court.

Benefits

• Promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.
• Inclusive fertility and family benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
• Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP.

Pay

Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave.

Schedule

The firm offers flexible-hour, remote, and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests.

Application Process

Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcripts. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Anna Bartle, Recruiting Coordinator AJBartle@hollandhart.com. No phone calls please.

About Holland & Hart

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients. Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.”

Explanation of Voluntary Self Identification

Holland & Hart LLP (the “Firm”) may be required by federal law to compile and file a report (referred to as an “EEO-1”) with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Such a report would only contain aggregated data of applicants’ gender, race and/or ethnicity, and would not identify applicants by name or other personally-identifiable information. Some states in which the Firm does business may also require the collection of such information. We provide every applicant, current employee, and newly hired employee the option to voluntarily supply the requested information. Your participation in this Section is entirely voluntary and the status of your application or your potential employment will not be affected by your decision to participate or to refrain from participating in this data collection process. The firm also gathers data regarding veteran status and LGBTQ+, both of which are not required for EEO-1 reporting purposes, however, data related to LGBTQ+ data is requested as part of other surveys or questionnaires we receive. Your decision to provide the information is also entirely voluntary, and your candidacy will not be affected by your decision to participate or not.