JUNIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Transportation and Infrastructure Law
About The Position
The firm is seeking a motivated, creative, and collaborative Junior Associate Attorney to join its Rail, Transit, Highways, and Infrastructure practice. The role also supports related environmental, energy, tribal, and real estate matters as needed. Associates work directly with partners, counsel, senior associates, and clients on a variety of matters, including litigation and transactional work. Tasks may include drafting pleadings in judicial and administrative proceedings, conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, and drafting and negotiating contracts and operating agreements. The firm is a national boutique law firm serving clients including state and local governments, transit agencies, airports, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribes. Associates may work collaboratively across practice areas and gain hands-on experience and mentoring. The firm describes a path toward partnership and supports professional development through meaningful involvement in public and private projects. This is a full-time position based in New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; or Washington, DC. Associates have an annual expectation of 1,600 billable hours, with approved pro bono hours counting toward that target without limit. The salary range is $159,000 to $179,550, commensurate with experience, with additional compensation available for associates who exceed minimum billable targets. The start date is flexible, targeting November 2026 through February 2027.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of relevant transactional, administrative law, or litigation experience, or a judicial clerkship.
- Exceptional writing, analytical, research, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to interact successfully with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, multitask, manage deadlines, and proactively complete transactions.
- Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
- Initiative, an action-oriented approach, accountability for clients, intelligent delegation, and interest in personal improvement.
- Curiosity and passion for the clients served and the work performed.
- Law degree from an accredited law school, with academic excellence and leadership.
- Admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to practice in California, New York, Colorado, or the District of Columbia.
- Experience in the Rail, Transit, Highways, and Infrastructure sector.
- Experience with matters before the Surface Transportation Board, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, or state or local transportation agencies.
- Experience representing public transportation agencies.
- Experience in transactional matters involving federal grant funding.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and a collegial, team-focused approach to the practice of law.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including attentive listening, active engagement, and the ability to communicate complex matters effectively.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key member of the Rail, Transit, Highways, and Infrastructure practice and support related environmental, energy, tribal, and real estate matters as needed.
- Work directly with partners, counsel, senior associates, and clients on litigation and transactional matters.
- Draft pleadings in judicial and administrative litigation proceedings.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda of law.
- Draft and negotiate contracts and operating agreements.
- Manage multiple matters and deadlines and proactively complete transactions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Group term life insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible paid time off
- Parental leave
- Coverage of some public transportation costs
- Approved pro bono hours count without limit toward the annual billable-hours target
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
