Position: Mid-Level Environmental Litigation Associate

Location: Los Angeles – Downtown

Practice Area: Environmental Litigation

Overview

A premier national law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Environmental Litigation Associate for its Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation Department, based in the Downtown Los Angeles office. The role will focus on complex litigation involving Superfund sites (CERCLA) and other high-stakes environmental matters across federal district courts nationwide.

About the Practice

This department is widely recognized for its decades of leadership in environmental and mass tort litigation. Associates in the group work closely with experienced partners on landmark CERCLA and Superfund site cases involving multiple parties, regulatory complexity, and substantial financial exposure.

The work is deeply substantive and offers significant federal court exposure, strategic development opportunities, and direct client interaction. Attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of matters early and collaborate across offices in a nationally integrated practice.

About the Firm

With a heritage dating back to 1834 and more than 1,000 attorneys worldwide, the firm is known for its deep litigation capabilities, cross-disciplinary strength, and a client-first culture. It is consistently recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500, and BTI Consulting for excellence in litigation and environmental law.

Key benefits include:

• Competitive salary and merit-based bonuses
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Billable credit for pro bono contributions
• Investment in associate development through mentorship, training, and feedback
• A collaborative and diverse work environment committed to inclusion at every level

Salary Range: $260,000 – $355,000, depending on experience and credentials.

What Associates Say

• Vault highlights the litigation teams as “tight-knit, highly competent, and invested in associate success.”
• Environmental litigators praise the firm’s support for “real courtroom opportunities early on” and “meaningful exposure to multi-party strategy and negotiation.”
• One associate said:

“The environmental team isn’t just good at what they do—they’re respected for how they do it. There’s a commitment to high-quality work without the ego.”

• Associates consistently report high satisfaction with training, work-life balance, and the ability to shape their career paths.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• 3–5 years of experience in a top 100 law firm, with a focus on CERCLA and large Superfund site litigation
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex environmental litigation and regulatory matters
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with clients, regulators, and internal teams
• Admission to the California Bar is required