A nationally recognized environmental practice group seeks an experienced environmental attorney to join its Washington, DC office as a full-time partnership-track associate. The role involves close collaboration with the firm's government relations team to support agency engagement on behalf of clients, with a billable hour expectation of 2,000 hours.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy and environmental matters, particularly mining and mineral laws and the federal agencies that govern them. The position offers the opportunity to work on precedent-setting legal matters with a team that values direct client contact, mentoring, and training, and to contribute to long-term projects with established clients.

The team fosters a collaborative, team-oriented culture and is committed to building diverse teams that reflect a wide array of personal and professional backgrounds. Candidates should thrive in such an environment and be dedicated to the practice of environmental law.

Three to six years of experience practicing environmental law
Substantive involvement in one or more of: compliance counseling, enforcement defense, litigation, permitting and regulatory authorizations, or agency rulemaking
Background in energy and environmental matters, with emphasis on mining and mineral laws and related federal agencies
Experience in private practice, a trade association, and/or a government agency is highly valued
District of Columbia bar membership preferred; required within one year of joining
Self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, good judgment, responsiveness, perseverance, and excellent written and oral communication skills

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