Our client is a distinguished law firm with a sterling reputation in Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation. With a dynamic team of over 60 attorneys across four key practice groups, the firm is at the forefront of addressing complex legal and environmental challenges. The firm excels in Crisis Management and incident Response, Environmental Enforcement and regulatory Counseling, Environmental Litigation, and Product Liability and mass Tort, providing comprehensive services to a diverse client base.
Job Description:
We are currently seeking an experienced Environmental Litigation Counsel to join our Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in litigating high-exposure environmental and toxic tort actions, often in parallel with government investigations and enforcement actions. This position offers the opportunity to be engaged in cutting-edge matters involving environmental regulatory programs, crisis management, and product liability.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal support in crisis management and incident response, including handling environmental incidents, civil and criminal investigations, and related litigation.
Counsel clients on regulatory programs for air, water, waste, natural resources, and chemicals, and defend against regulatory enforcement actions.
Litigate high-exposure environmental and toxic tort actions, including class actions, multidistrict litigation, and attorneys general actions.
Support the firm's national environmental regulatory, emergency response, and litigation practices.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
Active membership in the Georgia bar or the ability to become admitted to the Georgia bar.
12+ years of experience in environmental law, with specific experience in federal environmental regulatory programs. Clean Water Act experience is a plus.
Strong analytical, research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to work well under deadlines and assume significant client responsibilities.
What We Offer:
The chance to work on high-profile, challenging legal and environmental issues.
A collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional development encouraged.
A professional and growth-oriented workplace with a commitment to excellence.
Application Process:
If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to contribute to a leading legal team, please EASY APPLY now. We look forward to reviewing your application.