Environmental Associate (Mid-Level) – DC

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a mid-level Associate within the Environmental Practice of our DC office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.

Job Requirements

We are looking for a Washington-DC based experienced environmental litigation and regulatory associate, knowledgeable about administrative law and environmental statutes, with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate should have substantial experience in infrastructure and permitting matters under major federal regulatory programs (NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, etc.). Experience with complex environmental and regulatory issues concerning chemicals, pesticides, consumer products, and/or emerging contaminants is a plus, as is administrative law-related litigation experience. The ideal candidate should be committed to providing only the highest-quality work product and advice to the firm’s clients and incorporating feedback from supervising attorneys. 

This position requires someone who will take significant responsibility for his or her cases or matters.  Candidates should be diligent, proactive, supportive and team-oriented. Only candidates with a strong academic background, superior drafting skills, and strong references will be considered. 

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Mike Balzotti.

The expected pay range for this position is:

$235 000 to $365 000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.