Environmental Law - Litigation - Defense Attorney / Environmental Law - Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Law Firm

Atlanta, GA

Environmental Law - Litigation - Defense Attorney / Environmental Law - Transactions & Compliance Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

3-6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate - Environmental, Health, and Safety

Job Responsibilities:
The associate in the Environmental, Health, and Safety department at the law firm is responsible for engaging in a comprehensive range of environmental issues. Key responsibilities include:

- Handling environmental enforcement and compliance matters.
- Participating in environmental litigation processes.
- Conducting due diligence related to environmental concerns.
- Demonstrating strong analytical skills to evaluate environmental regulations and their implications.
- Maintaining effective communication with clients and colleagues to ensure a clear understanding of environmental legal matters.
- Utilizing superior writing and research skills to prepare legal documents and reports.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires candidates to have 3-6 years of relevant experience in the field of environmental law. Additionally, the following qualifications are essential:

- A strong background or interest in various environmental issues.
- Local bar admission is mandatory for eligibility.
- Candidates must possess superior academic credentials.
- Excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills are necessary to perform effectively in this role.

Salary Information:
The anticipated full-time annualized salary range for the position is between $260,000 and $390,000. The final salary offer will depend on several factors, including but not limited to:

- The candidate's relevant experience in the field.
- Considerations of internal equity within the law firm.
- Market data reflecting current compensation trends.
- The job location and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Additional Information:
Candidates interested in applying for this position are required to submit an online application. The application should include a resume, law school transcript, cover letter, and a writing sample. For positions in California, applicants are not required to provide dates of attendance or graduation from educational institutions in their initial application and may redact such information from submitted materials. When completing the online application, candidates should select "GOV-Environ. Health & Safety" as the Department and "Lateral Associate" as the Position. Search firms with a current contract with the law firm may submit well-qualified candidates through the designated email address.