Mid-Level Litigation Associate - Environmental Law
DLA Piper

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Summary

DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Environmental Litigation practice group. This position is open to California-admitted lawyers open to working in one of our California offices - Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego.

Education

• JD
  

Bar Admission

• Admitted to practice in California.
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience.
  

• Prior law firm or agency experience.
  

Job Competencies & Desired Skills

• Background in environmental law, with level-appropriate experience in key environmental statutes and regulations is required, including CERCLA, RCRA, and analogous California laws and common law.
  
• Concentrated experience in environmental litigation, defense of enforcement actions, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Experience and familiarity with California state environmental agencies is required, and experience with federal agencies is preferred.
  
• Significant experience advising clients on business decisions relating to emerging environmental issues, regulatory requirements, and liability exposure, and public relations matters.
  
• Experience negotiating agreements on compliance, cost recovery, and permitting or regulatory compliance matters.
  
• Candidates should have comfort with the technical aspects of environmental operations and remediation, and experience working with environmental consultants.
  
• Experience with sediment-based contamination and remediation is a plus.
  
• The ideal candidate will also have experience representing clients in heavy industries, defense industries, chemical manufacturing, and/or maritime industries.
  

• Strong analytical and writing skills
  

• Attention to detail
  

• Good business judgment
  

• Excellent organizational skills
  

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
  

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  

• Research and problem-solving skills
  

• Conceptual thinking
  

• Ability to influence others
  

• Persuasive communication
  

• Management skills
  

General & Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
  

• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
  

• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
  

• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
  

• Foster positive work relationships;
  

• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
  

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
  

• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned;
  

• Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
  

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

• Hybrid with a minimum of three days in-office expectations.
  

• Some travel required.
  

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification, nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties, requirements, and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process
Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact legalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com. Please add dlapiper@myworkday.com to your list of safe senders.

Search Firms: Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm's agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile tolegalrecruiting-bos@dlapiper.com.

Pay Transparency

The expected annual pay range for this position, if hired to work in California is $260,000 - $390,000 per year. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate's geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental.

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DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.

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