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About the Role

Join our unique law firm as an environmental associate supporting ongoing CERCLA litigation matters and other areas of the Firm. Our collegial and collaborative firm enables associates to gain momentum in their careers and further their professional development through meaningful involvement on public and private projects that benefit communities across the United States.

Responsibilities

Be a key member of our environmental and litigation teams, with a near-term focus on CERCLA litigation matters.
Support litigation matters arising from other areas of the Firm’s practice, including energy, transportation, airport, transit, land use, and Native American work.
Focus on non-litigation matters involving environmental, regulatory, and administrative law issues across the Firm’s practice areas, as need requires and opportunity allows.
Work directly with partners and clients, having a significant impact from day one while building valuable experience.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of relevant litigation and/or environmental law experience.
Experience with federal or state environmental, regulatory, or administrative laws.
Judicial clerkship experience counts.
Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
Ability to work comfortably independently as well as in a team setting.
Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines and proactively move assignments forward.
Action-oriented approach to work, anticipating next steps, flagging issues early, keeping partners and clients informed, and seeking opportunities for personal professional improvement.
Law degree from an accredited law school with demonstrated academic excellence and leadership.
Admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction (admission in California preferred; willingness to become admitted in California also considered).
Experience with CERCLA or related environmental litigation, including discovery, court hearings, and trials.
Experience working with complex statutory and/or regulatory schemes.
Concrete litigation experience, such as drafting pleadings and motions; managing document discovery; preparing for, taking, or defending depositions; and handling expert witnesses.
Interest in a broad practice and willingness to work on regulatory and administrative law matters beyond environmental litigation.

Skills

Environmental law
Litigation
CERCLA litigation
Federal environmental law
State environmental law
Regulatory law
Administrative law
Legal research
Legal writing
Analytical skills
Advocacy skills
Teamwork
Client interaction
Adaptability
Time management
Problem-solving
Ownership
Proactiveness

Location

Denver
San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Law degree

Salary/Compensations

$172,000-$190,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
STD
LTD
Group term life insurance
401(k)
Flexible PTO
Parental leave
Public transportation cost subsidy

About the Company

A fast-growing national boutique law firm devoted exclusively to helping public and private clients solve problems involving the nation’s most complex and high-profile projects in environmental, energy, land use, conservation, infrastructure, project financing, airport, rail, transit, and tribal law.
Our litigators practice at the highest levels, including handling high-stakes trials, appeals, cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, and before administrative tribunals.
Associates will work closely with seasoned lawyers and gain hands-on experience quickly.
The firm prides itself on complex and collaborative work that does not always fit neatly within traditional practice group boundaries.
Many practice groups, partners, and associates have been recognized by leading legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers, and Law360.
The work is rewarding, and the firm is proud of the superior client service provided.
The firm focuses on colleagues as well as clients, believing that professional life is more enjoyable and rewarding when working with a great team.
The firm fosters fulfilling careers without compromising personal responsibilities and interests.
The firm is recognized for creating opportunities for associates to learn and grow.
The firm believes in maintaining a clear, supportive path toward partnership, with a collective mentoring approach resulting in significant internal promotions.

Equal Opportunity

The Firm is actively committed to fostering the principles of diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, marital status, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out by emailing HR@kaplankirsch.com