Environmental Litigation Associate — Washington, D.C.

Mid-level associate role in a national environmental practice based in Washington, D.C. The position focuses on environmental litigation and regulatory work across federal administrative programs and permitting matters.

Typical matters involve NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and related administrative law disputes. The team handles matters for a range of clients and emphasizes high-quality drafting, courtroom and agency advocacy, and collaborative problem-solving.

The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and seeks a proactive, team-oriented associate who will take significant responsibility for cases and client work.

• 2–5 years' experience in environmental litigation and regulatory work (administrative law experience preferred)
• Substantial experience with federal permitting and review processes (NEPA, ESA, CWA and similar statutes)
• Strong drafting and research skills; comfortable handling complex, cross-cutting regulatory issues
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters, work collaboratively on teams, and incorporate feedback from supervising attorneys
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references