Environmental, Natural Resources, and Water Law Associate (3+ years)

Full-time

No

## Environmental, Natural Resources, and Water Law Associate (3+ years) – Portland or Seattle

**Schwabe Law Firm** is seeking an experienced Environmental, Natural Resources, and Water Law Associate to join its Portland or Seattle office. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of related experience and knowledge and experience with state water rights and wetlands laws, as well as state and federal laws related to environmental cleanups, due diligence, and water quality.

**Responsibilities:**
- Water rights permitting and transfers
- Wetland permitting and enforcement actions
- Oregon and/or Washington administrative hearings
- Environmental cleanups
- Due diligence and water quality
- Department of Environmental Quality enforcement actions
- Training junior associates

**Qualifications:**
- 3+ years of related experience
- Knowledge of state environmental, water, wetland, and natural resources laws
- Strong work ethic and client service acumen
- Excellent academic credentials and professional references
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Oregon State Bar Admission or eligibility for immediate reciprocity

**Compensation and Benefits:**
- Pay range: $140,000 - $180,000
- Discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year
- Benefits: [)

**Work Schedule:**
In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.

**Diversity and Inclusion:**
Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified and committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

## Summary
**Schwabe Law Firm** is looking for an experienced Environmental, Natural Resources, and Water Law Associate to join its Portland or Seattle office. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of related experience and knowledge and experience with state water rights and wetlands laws, as well as state and federal laws related to environmental cleanups, due diligence, and water quality.

**Responsibilities:**
- Water rights permitting and transfers
- Wetland permitting and enforcement actions
- Oregon and/or Washington administrative hearings
- Environmental cleanups
- Due diligence and water quality
- Department of Environmental Quality enforcement actions
- Training junior associates

**Qualifications:**
- 3+ years of related experience
- Knowledge of state environmental, water, wetland, and natural resources laws
- Strong work ethic and client service acumen
- Excellent academic credentials and professional references
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Oregon State Bar Admission or eligibility for immediate reciprocity

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary package ranging from $140,000 - $180,000, with discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Schwabe Law Firm is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe’s Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.

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