Litigation Associate-Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel, LLC is seeking an Environmental Litigation Associate on behalf of a leading national 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.

Key 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