Environmental Litigation Associate
About The Position
MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent. MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities. Our Environmental Litigation Practice Group: We’re known for taking on some of the most-complicated environmental problems our clients face—and when we go to court, we win. We also know how to litigate complex scientific and regulatory issues by recruiting superior experts and structuring complex litigation and trial testimony that is convincing and persuasive to judges and juries. Combining these skills with MoFo’s world-class litigation department, we put together formidable trial teams that can take on any opponent. Our lawyers have litigated cases throughout the spectrum of environmental law including CERCLA/RCRA Litigation, Natural Resources and Endangered Species, and Land Use Litigation.
Requirements
- Strong background in environmental / toxic tort litigation
- Significant experience with agency enforcement defense and regulatory compliance counseling
- Experience with conducting environmental diligence for corporate transactions
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and California’s Prop 65
- Experienced with drafting briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses
- Experienced with preparing and supporting depositions and oral arguments
- Experienced with managing discovery
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong case management skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team-oriented attitude
- Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in
Responsibilities
- Drafting briefs, correspondence, and written discovery responses
- Preparing and supporting depositions and oral arguments
- Managing discovery
- Litigating complex scientific and regulatory issues
- Recruiting superior experts
- Structuring complex litigation and trial testimony
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Industry-leading parental leave
- Family benefits
- Adoption treatment options
- Fertility treatment options
- Backup child care
- Backup elder care
- Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
- Global wellness program
- Free access to health care advocates
- Employee Assistance Program
- Talkspace app access
- Calm app access
- Flex Time Away
- Reduced schedule arrangements
- Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration
- Paid fees for up to two professional associations
- Matching gift programs for law school donations
- Matching gift programs for charitable organization donations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
