Environmental Litigation Attorney

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
• Initiate affirmative steps and strategic oversight to bring cases to conclusion.
• Prepare and litigate cases from start to finish with a sense of urgency.
• Draft and prepare pleadings and complex motions and responses.
• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the flow of discovery.
• Identify and retain experts, assist in report preparation and submission.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses.
• Perform legal research, author briefs, and argue motions.
• Participate and lead in hearings and complex trials in many states.
• Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• 10+ years of experience in litigating all aspects of complex cases.
• Environmental/Toxic Torts experience preferred.
• Class action and multidistrict litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills with proven success.
• Proven results in an active litigation role.
• Experience managing multiple complex cases concurrently.
• Documented experience preparing and litigating cases from start to finish with a sense of urgency.
• Experience litigating in both state and federal courts.
• Experience managing discovery, including propelling and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the flow of discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses.
• Hearing and trial experience; excellent oral presentation skills.
• Reliable, timely completion of tasks.
• Experience mentoring, managing, and developing junior team members in a collaborative professional environment.
• Compassion in communicating with clients.
• Proficiency in Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook.
• Familiarity with E-Discovery and law programs such as, Sharefile, PACER, CaseAnywhere, Lexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine, OneLegal.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost.
• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period.
• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering.
• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation.
• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time).
• Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• State bar and approved professional association dues covered.
• Matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time.
• Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month.
• Community engagement support.

Pay And Schedule

Salary And Benefits: $200,000- $250,000 annually. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.