Litigation Associate-Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort Job at Direct Counsel, Washington DC

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  • Direct Counsel
  • Washington DC

Job Description

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

Job Tags

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